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interrelationships between systems and component equipment. \nInterprets codes and regulations, and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.\nLeadership & Guidance:\nProvides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. \nLeads, 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. \nEnsures 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. \nPromotes engineering professionalism and standards. \nCoordinates and conducts training sessions.\nPlanning & Organization Ability:\nParticipates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. \nCoordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects. \nIs proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. \nIdentifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.\nProblem Solving & Initiative:\nIdentifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. \nDemonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. \nConsistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.\nCommunication:\nCoordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner. \nDevelops, 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. \nLeads and facilitates meetings effectively. \nInterpersonal 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individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. \nEffectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues. \nDemonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.\nNote: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level Engineer Sr & Principals.\nWhat We're Looking For:\nHas typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*\n2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.\nIndividuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license. \nAcceptable alternative is:\na 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.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.\n**VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program\nWhat You’ll Get:\nIn addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.\nWhere Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!\nAt AEP, we’re more than just an energy company - we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!\nCompensation Data\nCompensation Grade:\nSP20-007Compensation Range:\n$87,633.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.\nHear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.\nIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 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