Entry-Level Transmission SCADA Engineer

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

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an entry-level Engineer/Engineering Technologist SG6 to join our on-site teams in New Albany, OH or Tulsa, OK. You will apply engineering knowledge to SCADA, RTU, alarms, and I/O settings, supporting stakeholders and learning through diverse projects.

This role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and opportunities to advance toward PE licensing while reading drawings and contributing to compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree; FE/PE licensing encouraged.
• EIT/FE in preparation for PE licensing preferred.
• Electrical engineering background preferred for this role.
• Experience reading drawings/schematics is useful.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues in processes/tools and propose solutions.
• Complete complex RPA with new and legacy aspects.
• Complete complex RTU configuration with new and legacy aspects.
• Support stakeholders with SCADA-related issues.
• Set alarm and basic I/O settings for greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Assist with SCADA compliance items.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

ABET-accredited degree

EIT/FE candidate

SCADA knowledge

Electrical engineering background

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in engineering (ABET-accredited program)

Tools

SCADA

RTU configuration

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an entry-level Engineer/Engineering Technologist SG6 to join our on-site teams in New Albany, OH or Tulsa, OK. You will apply engineering knowledge to SCADA, RTU, alarms, and I/O settings, supporting stakeholders and learning through diverse projects.

This role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and opportunities to advance toward PE licensing while reading drawings and contributing to compliance efforts.