FACTS & HVDC Field Engineer

AEP Service Corporation; Michiana (MI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee development

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) invites an engineer to commission, operate, test and maintain FACTS and HVDC facilities, including STATCOMs, SVCs, Series Capacitors, Synchronous Condensers, ESS, RPCs, and related systems serving the transmission grid. You will lead on-site activities, perform testing, and ensure reliability while following documentation practices. Required: ABET-accredited engineering degree and 2+ years of related experience; PAT completion.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Commission and maintain FACTS/HVDC equipment and controls.
• Lead on-site installation and commissioning of FACTS devices.
• Read electrical schematics and vendor documentation to support operation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of FACTS devices and relays.
• Coordinate annual maintenance work and keep accurate records.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) invites an engineer to commission, operate, test and maintain FACTS and HVDC facilities, including STATCOMs, SVCs, Series Capacitors, Synchronous Condensers, ESS, RPCs, and related systems serving the transmission grid. You will lead on-site activities, perform testing, and ensure reliability while following documentation practices. Required: ABET-accredited engineering degree and 2+ years of related experience; PAT completion.