Engineer Associate (Entry-Level) - System Performance Analysis (SPA)

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type
On-site
Location
OH
Salary
$84,000–$105,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jun 23, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,772 across 12 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Engineer Associate (Entry-Level) - System Performance Analysis (SPA)

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As an Engineer Associate SG6 in the System Performance Analysis group at a leading electrical engineering firm, you will conduct advanced system studies to support capital projects, focusing on transient stability, voltage stability, electromagnetic coupling, and power quality using tools like PSS/E, ASPEN OneLiner, PSCAD, and Alstom technologies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include performing electrical engineering studies for power system stability, reliability, and compliance, conducting power-flow analyses, developing and maintaining power system models, and calculating electromagnetic interference for transmission lines. This entry-level position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with strong technical expertise and a commitment to staying current with new developments in the field.

Skills

PSS/E ASPEN OneLiner PSCAD Alstom Python MATLAB Simulink Power System Analysis Software OpenDSS PostgreSQL MySQL Git CI/CD AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Conduct system performance analysis to support planning and operational needs.
  • Perform electrical engineering studies on power system stability and reliability.
  • Execute transient and voltage stability studies using specialized software tools.
  • Develop and maintain accurate power system models for various analyses.
  • Calculate electromagnetic interference for both overhead and underground lines.

What we're looking for

  • Conducts advanced system performance analyses using PSS/E, ASPEN OneLiner, PSCAD, and Alstom technologies.
  • Performs electrical engineering studies on power system stability, reliability, and compliance.
  • Develops and maintains accurate power system models for analysis.
  • Calculates electromagnetic interference for both overhead and underground transmission lines.
  • Keeps current with new products, developments, and technologies in the field of electrical engineering.

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