American Electric Power

Eng Del Sys Ops Coord/Sch Prin

American Electric Power • $115K — $149K *
Corpus Christi, TX 78415In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Two-year technical degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or related field.
  • High school diploma with at least two years of power system operation or dispatching experience.
  • Six years of experience in Transmission Real-Time Operations, including two years in senior roles such as Energy Delivery System Operator Principal.
  • NERC certification at Reliability Operator or Transmission Operator level is required and must be maintained.
  • Valid state driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate operation of the transmission system and restoration of service after outages.
  • Assist with operational coordination by collaborating with the shift lead and team members.
  • Verify accuracy of switching orders and ensure compliance with safety and departmental policies.
  • Support quick restoration of service during emergency unplanned outages.
  • Manage facility outages and coordinate necessary adjustments with interconnected entities.
  • Execute established policies for outage coordination and manage project execution.
  • Deliver training on Switching & Tagging to other business units.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package aimed at enhancing overall well-being of employees.
  • Support for continuing education and training programs.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
09-19-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for receiving and processing outage requests for Transmission facilities for maintenance of lines and station equipment while maintaining adequate system stability and security. Coordinates activities with the various departments of the Company to maintain adequate transmission facilities and notifies proper personnel regarding outages. Responsible for assisting in the supervision of assigned personnel in carrying out the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the transmission system. Has the responsibility and authority to comply with NERC Reliability Standards regarding transmission operation in order to help ensure the stable and reliable operation of the bulk electric system.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for coordinating the operation of the transmission system, restoration of service, prearranged switching for construction and/or maintenance.
  • Assist in the coordination of work that is performed in accordance with established practices and procedures by conversing with the shift lead or in the absence of the shift lead.
  • Verify the accuracy of switching orders for the removal and restoration of transmission lines and station equipment ensuring that all safety and departmental policies are adhered to.
  • Assist and support in the restoration of service as quickly as possible following emergency unplanned outages consistent with safe practices.
  • Act on information concerning outages or customer inquiries during normal business hours when necessary and assist with system information pertinent to forced outages during times of major storms.
  • Approve and coordinate facility outages, loadings and operating voltage levels with appropriate personnel in the interconnected companies, generating plants, transmission operations centers, transmission dispatching centers, and distribution dispatching centers.
  • Execute the guidelines in the Transmission Operations (TOPs) established policy for Outage Coordination Procedure.
  • Engagement in the Project Management Lead Project (PLMP) process for the execution of outages.
  • Approve/review one-lines in associated one-line process.
  • Perform Switching Audits and document in Switching Audit Database as assigned.
  • Assist Transmission Dispatch Center (TDC) Supervision in the training of system operators as assigned.
  • Fulfill assigned role in the AEP Incident Commend Center (ICS) as determined by TDC management.
  • Represent TDC in various TOPs/TDC or Real Time Operations (RTO) working groups as assigned.
  • Assist in the attestation of Dispatcher Task Qualifications activities as needed.
  • Responsible for the delivery of AEP Switching & Tagging training (Initial, Refresher, Contractor) to other business units as assigned.


What We're Looking For:

Education Requirements:
  • Two-year technical degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
  • High school diploma with two (2) years of power system operation or dispatching experience required.
  • Four-year engineering/technical degree from an accredited ABET institution preferred.


Experience Requirements:
  • In addition to any experience requirement listed above, must have a minimum of six (6) years of experience in Transmission RealTime Operations including two (2) years of experience as an Energy Delivery System Operator Principal, Energy Delivery Operations Coordinator/Scheduler Senior, Engineer Sr (TOPs), or SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal.


Licenses/Certifications:
  • Must be NERC certified at either the Reliability Operator or Transmission Operator level and maintain certification credentials as set forth by NERC.
  • Valid state driver's license required.


Other Requirements:
  • Ability to analyze conditions and make proper decisions quickly under emergency situations.
  • Ability to communicate instructions clearly and concisely.
  • Expected to respond after hours, nights, weekends to customer-based outage issues, outage coordination issues, assistance with outage data reporting during ICS or storm scenarios.
  • This position may require occasional travel.


What You'll Get:

Salary Range: $115,126 - $149,664 per year

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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