Engineer Assc - Engineer at American… · Corpus…

Summary: American Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The Engineer Associate is responsible for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects, requiring the application of engineering knowledge to achieve assigned objectives. Responsibilities: - Exhibits journey to advanced level proficiency plus unique knowledge that allows effective participation in recommended courses of action, and the achievement of satisfactory solutions to advanced technical problems - Leads project activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering technology application - Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department or other corporate entity as necessary, and assumes the role of project manager for assigned tasks - Coordinates and conducts training - Reviews planned work of others when assigned - Organizes and leads special projects and task forces as assigned - Demonstrates superior problem-solving skills in area of specialization which earns expert recognition within the company - Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills - Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies - Possesses the knowledge to make technical decisions based on calculated risks with little or no management review - Understands how technical strategies and decisions impact the relationship with customers - Demonstrates the ability to make decisions affecting long-range plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes - Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist - Provides input into decisions which have an impact across organizational boundaries Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET - Demonstrates superior problem-solving skills in area of specialization which earns expert recognition within the company - Exhibits journey to advanced level proficiency plus unique knowledge that allows effective participation in recommended courses of action, and the achievement of satisfactory solutions to advanced technical problems - Leads project activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering technology application - Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department or other corporate entity as necessary, and assumes the role of project manager for assigned tasks - Possesses the knowledge to make technical decisions based on calculated risks with little or no management review - Understands how technical strategies and decisions impact the relationship with customers - Demonstrates the ability to make decisions affecting long-range plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes - Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist - Provides input into decisions which have an impact across organizational boundaries - Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills - Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies - Reviews planned work of others when assigned - Organizes and leads special projects and task forces as assigned Preferred Qualifications: - A degree in electrical engineering is the preferred degree - Acceptable alternative is 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 Required Skills: Engineering degree, Technical problem solving, Project management Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Leadership skills Benefits: Competitive compensation, Comprehensive benefits package