Control Systems Engineer (OT & SCADA) - Entry Level

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support Gas, Coal, and Renewable operations by maintaining major control systems including BMS, CCS, TCS, and SCADA. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure reliability across energy infrastructure with travel and shift work as required.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree with FE/PE pathway awareness and have hands-on experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems from major vendors.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is required or equivalent.
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam is encouraged for future PE licensure.
• Experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and datalinks is advantageous.
• OT cybersecurity knowledge is a plus for safeguarding control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade BMS, CCS, TCS, environmental and SCADA systems.
• Manage OT network and device integration for seamless communication.
• Implement cybersecurity best practices to protect control systems.
• Support CEMS operations and related regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safe and compliant control strategies.

Skills

DCS/SCADA

PLC

SCADA

Cybersecurity basics

CEMS familiarity

Data analysis

SQL

SharePoint

Visual Basic

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license encouraged

Tools

Rockwell AB

Emerson Ovation

ABB Symphony

GE Mark Vie

Siemens

Vestas

Job description

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support Gas, Coal, and Renewable operations by maintaining major control systems including BMS, CCS, TCS, and SCADA. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure reliability across energy infrastructure with travel and shift work as required.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree with FE/PE pathway awareness and have hands-on experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems from major vendors.