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American Electric Power · 16 hours ago

Electrical Engineering Technologist Associate/Engineer - Electrical Engineering Technologist/Engineer

Shreveport, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$75K/yr - $93K/yr

American Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. They are seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineering Technologist Associate/Engineer to perform work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology knowledge under guidance, while gaining familiarity with relevant standards and equipment.

EnergyFinanceRenewable EnergyClean EnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Possesses technical to entry level knowledge acquired from a Bachelor's Degree in an ABET accredited engineering technology program

Demonstrates the ability to perform with proper guidance special technical functions required in the relevant area of assignment

Gains familiarity with standards, codes, and regulations relevant to the area of assignment

Gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems, and business processes

Assists higher level employees in handling well defined portions of routine problems

Follows policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required externally

Performs certain ongoing activities in accordance with established procedures with direction from higher level employees

Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher level employees

Demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary

Maintains required records to support assignments and prepares special reports for tests, equipment performance, projects and other reports as assigned

Plans work in accordance with AEP standard planning practices

Prioritizes routine work to meet the demands of the company

Assists with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan, and improvement requisitions

Participates in planning meetings covering scheduling, operations, and maintenance of equipment

Assists in the preparation of basic cost estimates using established guidelines

Seeks opportunity to work beyond routine assignments by solving problems of light complexity

Actively seeks out information to increase technical knowledge in area of responsibility

Applies technical knowledge in resolving basic problems encountered in assigned work

Uses initiative in looking for opportunities to increase job knowledge/technical skills

Resolves conflict, builds consensus

Communicates and presents ideas clearly

Understands the agendas and perspective of others

Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing

Assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers

Listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required

Demonstrates the ability to be a team player

Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner

Develops an understanding of AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual business unit

Develops a basic understanding of utility accounting and financing

Demonstrates an attitude, ability and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend on our work

Participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged. Develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher level employees

Develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in engineering technologyABET accreditationTechnical proficiencyProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by ABET