Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:
- Perform load flow reliability, short circuit, and market efficient analysis using PSS/E, TARA, PROMOD, Gridview, UPLAN and other similar softwares.
- Ability to write code/develop scripts to automate data exchange and assist with automation
- Act as the primary planning interface between the Company and each of the respective RTOs competitive transmission expansion planning activities. Actively engage with the RTO planning staff to advocate in support of AEP's transmission business.
- Perform engineering work activities to support the grid development function by developing a comprehensive long-term portfolio of competitive transmission investments. These responsibilities include: performing transmission analyses and identifying reinforcement plans; obtaining project approval and authorization; and interacting with other groups during project development, certification, and implementation.
- Participate in regional planning studies with applicable RTOs and neighboring systems in order to provide for the coordinated operation and future development of a reliable bulk power system on a regional and inter-regional basis. Initiate and coordinate studies with other transmission owners and assist in negotiating commercial transmission development agreements.
- Perform engineering work activities to support strategic business and transmission policy initiatives. Provide technical support in various regulatory and policy activities related to transmission. Provide input and prepare testimony for regulatory and legal filings, as appropriate. Perform analyses to shape AEP's position on policy and metric changes at a regional level.
- Actively participate and take leadership roles in NERC and other inter-regional committees and activities. Apply technical knowledge to promote a proper balance between system reliability and the commercial interests in the applicable Interconnection zones. Guide industry developments and procedures to enhance the industry and Company interests.
Technical Expertise: Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis. Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step). Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment. Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities. Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees. Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Planning & Organization Ability: Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc. Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine. Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
Communication: Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
Interpersonal Skills: Is an active team member. Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders. Uses informal network to get things done. Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures. Makes decisions that affect the work of the team. Aware of risks. Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit. Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process. Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving. Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.
American Electric Power
1 Riverside Plaza
Columbus
Ohio United States
www.aep.com
