Engineer - Engineer Sr (Protection & Control)

aep; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a qualified engineer to design, protect, and maintain electrical utility systems across 4kV through 765kV substation projects in an on-site role in Tulsa, OK. You will contribute to protection and control settings, coordinate with teams, and ensure compliance with P&C standards and project schedules.

The position emphasizes NERC-related documentation, collaboration with transmission customers and contractors, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for new graduates with ABET-accredited engineering degree; FE exam encouraged.
• Engineer Grade 7 requires ABET-accredited degree with 2+ years of related experience; Master’s may qualify.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology acceptable if PE license obtained.
• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Responsibilities

• Perform and Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV thru 765kV substation projects.
• Prepare and Review P&C scopes for electric substation projects.
• Prepare and/or review P&C engineering settings and designs for substation projects.
• Review relay setting calculation sheets, setting files and other deliverables.
• Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for transmission schemes.
• Model transmission impedances and perform short circuit fault studies.
• Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Job description

Job Posting End Date 10-23-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

• You'll apply your knowledge in engineering design, project management and maintenance of utility systems.
• You'll contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives such as training programs and documentation development to enhance team capabilities.
• You'll apply your proven ability to access and analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
• You'll work independently with minimal guidance and collaboratively in an inclusive team environment.
• You'll follow policies, practices, standards, and rules of AEP as well as those regulations and procedures required.
• You'll provide training and guidance to co-workers in need.
• You'll plan and oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
• You'll coordinate effectively with peers, external contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project success.

Job Description

• P&C Engineering Accountabilities: Perform and Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV thru 765KV electrical substation projects.
• Prepare and Review P&C scopes for electric substation projects.
• Prepare and/or review P&C engineering settings and designs for electrical substation projects.
• Prepare and Review Relay Setting Calculation Sheets, Setting Files and other relay setting deliverables for substation projects.
• Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes.
• Model transmission system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies.
• Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards. Prepare and review PRC-023, FAC-008 etc. NERC required documents.
• Review, evaluate and provide P&C comments and recommendations on transmission system planning proposals.
• Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated protection issues.
• Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout and troubleshooting.
• Provide general P&C technical support, as needed, including the technical interfaces with Telecomm, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning and Project Management.
• Peer Review and approve P&C related work of other team members. Manage, Oversee and peer review P&C related work of outsource companies.
• Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records.
• Contribute to development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering and control applications.
• Participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects.

What We're Looking For:

Engineer Assc(Grade 6)

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.

Engineer(Grade 7)

• 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.
• Individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Engineer Sr (Grade 8)

• 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.
• Individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Where You'll Work:

On-Site in our Tulsa ,OK and Corpus Christi, TX location.

What You'll Get:

• Engineer Assc(Grade 6)- $74,551-$93,189
• Engineer(Grade 7): $87,633-$109,544
• Engineer Sr(Grade 8) $98,993-$128,689

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