Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
BUSINESS UNIT: Generation
DEPARTMENT: Digital Innovation/Renewable Engineering
Based on education, experience and interview evaluation, this opportunity will be filled at either title:
Engineer Principal (grade 9) = bachelor's degree in engineering + 8 years of experience; OR, master's degree in engineering + 6 years of experience; OR, doctorate degree in engineering + 4 years of experience. PE License is required.
Engineer Sr. (grade 8) = bachelor's degree in engineering + 6 years of experience; OR, master's degree in engineering + 4 years of experience; OR, doctorate degree in engineering + y2ears of experience
More Specific to This Department: Renewables Operations Support and Generation Data Integration is a group within Engineering Services that is responsible for:
- Providing technical support to our Renewable Generating Fleet
- Developing programs to support Asset Health, Blade Management and End of Warranty Claims
- Utilizing data analytics to tools to support the optimization of our generating fleet
- Investigate innovative technology to support generation operations
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate to senior level blade engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Wind turbine blade engineering includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Wind turbine blade design. This includes advanced knowledge of the composite materials used in wind blade design, as well as wind turbine blade fabrication practices.
- Wind turbine blade inspection reviews, anomaly categorization, and repair prioritization.
- Wind turbine blade repair techniques, materials, calculations, and experience reviewing/writing wind turbine blade repair reports.
- Wind turbine blade leading edge protection and lightning protection systems.
- Developing and/or maintaining a wind turbine blade management program, including processes, procedures, and direct site support.
- Researching and evaluating emerging technologies in the wind turbine industry. For example: leading edge protection, lightning detection systems, and acoustic monitoring systems.
- Perform root cause analysis on wind turbine blades.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Technical Expertise: Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment. Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment. Interprets codes and regulations and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.
Leadership & Guidance: Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards. Coordinates and conducts training sessions.
Planning & Organization Ability: Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.
Communication: Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner. Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc. Leads and facilitates meetings effectively. Interpersonal Skills: Possess collaborative and consensus building skills. Functions as a team leader and member. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system. Leverages network to get things done.
Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly. Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit. Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues. Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.
American Electric Power
1 Riverside Plaza
Columbus
Ohio United States
www.aep.com
