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DDC Engineer Associate – Engineer

DDC Engineer Associate – Engineer

CompanyAmerican Electric Power
LocationAshland, KY, USA
Salary$61647 – $77057.5
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET for entry-level position
  • Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred for entry-level position
  • Typically 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET for the Engineer position
  • Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for entry into the organization at the Engineer level
  • Acceptable alternative includes a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program

Responsibilities

  • Perform entry-level engineering work activities and projects
  • Support the Distribution Dispatch Center performing engineering duties
  • Collaborate closely with field personnel, system operators, and other engineering teams
  • Analyze system data, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions
  • Commission, support, and use advanced software tools for real-time operations
  • Lead/support reliability efforts
  • Assist higher-level engineers in handling well-defined portions of more complex problems and analyses
  • Coordinate work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks
  • Provide input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling
  • Prepare cost estimates using established standards
  • Actively seek out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques
  • Assist and participate in the preparation of reports and technical papers
  • Develop, review, or present technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged