• Commercial/Technical Analyst (Associate - Mid)

    American Electric Power (Columbus, OH)


    Job Posting End Date

     

    11-04-2025

     

    Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

    Job Summary

    Monitor and analyze the electric power grid and perform a variety of transmission system congestion analyses to support energy cost hedging and generation bidding efforts by Commercial Operations on behalf of AEP's regulated Operating Companies. Use complex approaches in power flow, production cost-based software, data analytics, and statistical analyses to:

     

    - Determine how to manage transmission congestion cost and mitigate congestion risk

     

    - Understand and communicate transmission system limitations;

     

    - Predict locations, duration, and causes of transmission limitations, resulting in transmission congestion; AND,

     

    - Identify impacts of transmission system congestion.

    Job Description

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

    + Learn basic knowledge of power markets and transmission systems and apply knowledge to work.

    + Learn and support transmission congestion studies/analysis.

    + Learn and support power flow analyses and production cost simulation.

    + Support monitoring of transmission congestion in Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) markets and understand congestion trends.

    + Develop and support ability to analyze and create practical solutions to well-defined congestion problems.

    + Develop and support ability to effectively monitor issues discussed in RTO stakeholder meetings.

    + Develop clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.

    + Learn basic mathematical models, data analytics, and software programming and apply knowledge to work.

    + Perform other duties as required.

     

    WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

     

    Based on education, experience, interview and internal equity, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at any title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.

     

    _“Commercial/Technical Analysis” is a market-based skills set. There is a focus on transmission system congestion analyses with other/adjacent functions and responsibilities supporting the whole_ **_Regulated Commercial Operations organization_** _._

     

    Congestion Analyst (mid-level) (grade 6):** base salary = **$73K - $90K

    Congestion Analyst Associate (entry-level) (grade 5):** base salary = **$63K - $77K

    **Education** : Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE/BSCEE) from an ABET-accredited university, Operations Research or related STEM degree with a preferred emphasis in power systems.

    **Experience** : entry to mid-level position (0-2 years of experience). Cooperative or internship engineering experience with an electric utility, regional transmission organization (RTO), or in the energy trading industry preferred.

     

    WHAT YOU’LL GET

     

    Base Salary: $63K - $90K

     

    In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

    WHO WE ARE

    At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

     

    AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)

     

    $63K - $90K / Year

     

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    Compensation Data

    Compensation Grade:

    SP20-005

    Compensation Range:

    $61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

     

    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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    It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.