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Transmission Engineer - Station

American Municipal Power, Inc Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

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Job Description

Transmission Engineer - Station supports American Municipal Power (AMPT) by implementing transmission engineering standards and directing technical work for electric switching stations and substations across distribution and transmission voltage levels.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing and maintaining AMP Transmission (AMPT) engineering standards.
Provide technical direction and guidance for AMPT-owned assets and potential new projects during planning and construction.
Develop detailed project scope and statement of work to support the AMPT construction RFP process.
Support, assist, and/or develop design work including calculations, studies, and analyses for switching stations and substations for both distribution and transmission voltage levels.
Participate in capital project engineering activities, including:
- Developing requests for proposals
- Vetting, selecting, and managing third-party engineering companies, vendors, and contractors
Review and recommend detailed engineering bid packages for release approval.
In collaboration with transmission operations, transmission planning, and transmission project management, develop, maintain, and manage AMPT engineering standards.
Assist in developing ratings and guidelines for electric equipment to support proper operation and compliance with applicable regulations.
Support ongoing technical direction for AMPT-owned assets and potential future projects.
Assist with annual budget development and regular budget updates; maintain contract records.
Develop and maintain a drawing management file system and engineering databases.
Coordinate and collaborate with AMPT functions, Members, and other stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Four-year accredited degree in engineering required; civil or electrical engineering preferred.
Minimum 1-3 years experience in electric transmission engineering or distribution engineering preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Preferred knowledge and experience in:
- Transmission protection and control engineering and/or transmission line engineering
- FERC Uniform System of Accounts (Part 35 of 18.1 CFR)
- RTO transmission planning processes and system operations
- NERC processes and compliance obligations
- Project management and transmission planning software
Must be deadline and critical path oriented with strong prioritization ability.
Experience with computer aided design and graphical information system software preferred, plus Aspen or similar applications.
Demonstrated expertise using tools that produce spreadsheets, written reports, database reports, and graphical presentations (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
Strong verbal, written, and computer skills; must demonstrate success building effective business relationships.
Must successfully complete FERC Standards of Conduct compliance training within 30 days of employment.
Willingness to travel to project work sites and/or Columbus headquarters.

Location and Work Status

Columbus, OH (hybrid)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Technology

Aspen
Excel
Word
Access
PowerPoint

Reporting and Position Title

Reports to: Senior Director Transmission Engineering
Position Title: Transmission Engineer-Station

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