Corey Falgout
About Corey Falgout
Corey Falgout is a Transmission Planning Engineer at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Nicholls State University and Louisiana Tech University, and he specializes in preparing mitigation plans and conducting computer simulations for the transmission grid.
Work at American Electric Power
Corey Falgout has been employed as a Transmission Planning Engineer at American Electric Power since 2012. In this role, he is based in Columbus, Ohio, and has accumulated over 12 years of experience in transmission planning. His responsibilities include preparing mitigation plans to address anticipated deficiencies in the transmission grid and conducting computer simulated studies to forecast future system planning and identify criteria violations. He is also involved in planning for new or modified generator, transmission, and end-user connections to the AEP Transmission Grid.
Education and Expertise
Corey Falgout holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He studied at Nicholls State University from 1991 to 1998, completing his degree over a span of seven years. He furthered his education at Louisiana Tech University, where he obtained another Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from 1998 to 2001, completing this program in three years. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in transmission planning.
Background
Corey Falgout has a solid background in electrical engineering, having pursued his studies at two reputable universities. His career in transmission planning has been marked by his role at American Electric Power, where he has developed skills in project scoping and collaboration with various stakeholders. His experience includes leading efforts to prepare reports for management and project teams, demonstrating his ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.
Professional Responsibilities
In his role as a Transmission Planning Engineer, Corey Falgout leads project scoping initiatives and prepares both written and verbal reports for management and project teams. He collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including Project Management and Transmission Operations, to ensure the effective planning and execution of transmission projects. His work focuses on addressing system deficiencies and ensuring compliance with planning criteria.