Distribution System Planning Engineer Associate - Senior

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type
On-site
Location
New Albany, OH
Salary
$84,000–$90,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Jun 8, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $87k
$70k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $142,425–$200,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $87k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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About American Electric Power (AEP)

American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities

American Electric Power (AEP) currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,544 across 22 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Distribution System Planning Engineer Associate - Senior

As an Engineer Senior at American Electric Power, you will join the Distribution System Planning team as a key contributor responsible for complex engineering projects and activities. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing annual load forecasts, conducting impact studies for new customer loads and distributed generation interconnections, and preparing long-range planning studies to optimize system reliability and capacity. You will build detailed models to evaluate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) connecting to the distribution network, perform overcurrent protection studies, and develop Improvement Requisitions following PLMP processes. Essential skills include proficiency in engineering tools such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts for budgeting and planning activities. The role demands expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on DER integration, system optimization, and compliance with regulatory standards. With 4+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree from an ABET-accredited program, you will contribute to AEP’s mission of delivering safe, reliable energy solutions while advancing your career through leadership and technical excellence.

What you'll do

  • Develop annual load forecasts and ten-year capacity plans for distribution systems.
  • Conduct impact studies for new customer loads and distributed energy resource interconnections.
  • Build system models to determine limiting capacity factors for transformers, cables, and breakers.
  • Prepare long-range planning studies considering land use development and reliability enhancement.
  • Provide overcurrent protection studies and recommendations at the distribution breaker/circuit level.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for obtaining one
  • At least 4 years of related engineering experience
  • Proficiency in conducting system impact studies and developing models for DERs
  • Ability to prepare long-range planning studies considering reliability and capacity constraints
  • Experience with overcurrent protection studies at the distribution breaker/circuit level
  • Strong technical expertise and leadership skills in electrical engineering projects

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