Engineer - Engineer Sr (Protection and Controls Engineer)

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Ibrido; USD 88.000 - 129.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

American Electric Power Co. is seeking an Engineer Sr (Protection and Controls) in New Albany, OH, on-site. The role requires advanced engineering expertise, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver critical protection and control projects.

The position emphasizes planning, problem solving, and effective communication with stakeholders, including senior management and regulatory bodies. PE licensure is encouraged and veteran engineers may advance to higher grades.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Master's degree or PhD considered for entry at higher grade; non-ABET option with ABET advanced degree.
• PE license encouraged and preferred; ensure alignment with NCEES standards for PR if applicable.

Mansioni

• Exhibits advanced technical proficiency and serves as a resource in protection and control engineering.
• Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work within the team and assigns tasks.
• Develops plans including scheduling, resources, and cost for complex engineering problems.
• Identifies and resolves complex problems using multi-disciplinary approaches.
• Prepares and presents technical topics to senior management, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
• Networks across AEP and with external entities to support projects.

Conoscenze

Technical expertise

Leadership guidance

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Business awareness

Formazione

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged

Descrizione del lavoro

## Engineer - Engineer Sr (Protection and Controls Engineer)Apply: New Albany, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R13089**Job Posting End Date**10-23-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**This role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.**Job Description** **What You'll Do:** **Technical Expertise**: Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc. **Leadership & Guidance:** Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks. **Planning & Organization Ability:** Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company. **Problem Solving & Initiative:** Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact. **Communication:** Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills. **Interpersonal Skills**: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies. **Decision Making:** Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review. Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes. Visualizes long-term results. Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist. Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries. **Business Awareness & Characteristics**: Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit. Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers and suppliers. **What We're Looking For:****Note:** ***This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement.*** **Engineer (Grade 7)****Salary Range-$87,633-$109,544**Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET\\* along with two or more years of related engineering experience. Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET\\* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.\\*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative is:(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.\\*\\*VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program **Engineer Sr. (Grade 08):****Salary Range- $98,993-$128,689** Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET\\*; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET\\*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico\\*\\* is encouraged and preferred. \\*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative is:(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.\\*\\* Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards. \\*\\*VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program. **Where You'll Work:**On-Site in New Albany, OHIn 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.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!#AEPCareers#P&CEngineer**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-007**Compensation Range:**$87,633.00 - $128,688.00The 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.