American Electric Power · 22 hours ago
Advanced Distribution Studies Engineer-Senior-Principal
New Albany, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The role involves performing advanced engineering work and projects related to Distribution Advanced Distribution Studies, particularly with the integration of EVs and DERs.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Leading efforts to enhance and automate system analysis capabilities
Supporting distribution engineering CYME model creation
Supporting and enhancing key internal software tools including as CYME, DGP, and CSII
Developing training materials to ensure consistency and scalability across business units
Supporting the creation of and generating results for Distribution Hosting Capacity Maps
Support the analysis, methodology, and study of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Collaborating with Distribution/Transmission Planning, DER interconnection, Operating Company, OpCo and Operations Engineering, IRP, and Economic Forecasting teams
Improving planning criteria, load forecasting methodologies, and project prioritization processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by ABET
4 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles
Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
8 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by ABET
8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's 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 required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP
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
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program
Preferred
Knowledge of the CYME software
Reliability / Overcurrent protection skills
Familiarity with programming or databases (such as Python, SQL/Oracle and/or SAS)
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred
Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards
Benefits
A unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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