Entry-Level SCADA Transmission Engineer

AEP; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is hiring an Engineer/Engineering Technologist Associate SG6 for our New Albany, Ohio site. This entry-level role supports engineering activities in transmission SCADA, focusing on RTU configuration, alarm settings, and SCADA compliance under supervision.

Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential as you grow technical proficiency. You’ll work closely with supervisors to apply ABET-accredited engineering knowledge, and you’ll be encouraged to pursue PE licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• FE exam/ Fundamentals of Engineering encouraged for PE licensure.
• Electrical engineering focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues with processes and tools and propose solutions; support senior staff.
• Complete RPA with limited supervision, including legacy aspects.
• Complete complex RTU configurations for greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Expand communication technology competency to legacy apps (Async, Sync, AEP).
• Support SCADA compliance items and alarm/I/O settings (2411).
• Read drawings/schematics used in Electrical Engineering and other disciplines.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

RTU configuration

Alarm settings

I/O 2411

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

PE licensure encouraged

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

American Electric Power is hiring an Engineer/Engineering Technologist Associate SG6 for our New Albany, Ohio site. This entry-level role supports engineering activities in transmission SCADA, focusing on RTU configuration, alarm settings, and SCADA compliance under supervision.

Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential as you grow technical proficiency. You’ll work closely with supervisors to apply ABET-accredited engineering knowledge, and you’ll be encouraged to pursue PE licensure