American Electric Power operates the nation's largest electric transmission network—40,000 line miles plus 225,000 miles of distribution—serving 5.6 million customers across 11 states with 29,000 megawatts of generating capacity. The tech stack reflects operational scale: PSS/E and PSCAD for grid modeling, ArcGIS Enterprise for asset management, Workday and PeopleSoft for back-office, and growing data-science tooling (Python, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Pandas). Hiring is engineering-heavy with mid-level and intern cohorts, signaling maintenance of critical grid infrastructure alongside workforce development.
Notable leadership hires: Accounting Director, Safety Director
AEP is a publicly traded utility company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, operating regulated and competitive electricity generation, transmission, and distribution across a footprint spanning 11 U.S. states. The company maintains over 17,000 employees and serves customers through regional operating companies including AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power, Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power. Beyond traditional utility operations, AEP Energy provides competitive energy solutions on a national basis. Current capital investment plans ($54 billion through 2029) target service enhancement, renewable generation capability, and grid modernization to support growing regional demand.
AEP operates in 11 U.S. states, managing 40,000 miles of transmission lines and 225,000 miles of distribution lines serving 5.6 million customers. Operating subsidiaries include AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power, Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, PSO, and SWEPCO.
Core grid software includes PSS/E and PSCAD for power system modeling, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcPy for geospatial asset management, and Survey123 for field data capture. Data analysis relies on Python, R, Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and TensorFlow.
Yes. Active engineering roles total 77 of 123 current openings, split across mid-level (33), intern (31), and senior (29) levels, reflecting ongoing grid maintenance and modernization projects.
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