Lead Substation Network Engineer (IEC 61850 & Cybersecurity)

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to shape digital substation network standards and protect/monitor communications across Transmission. The role emphasizes IEC61850, PRP/STP redundancy, DNP/Modbus/61850 protocols, and cyber security with NERC CIP compliance.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with Telecommunication and Protection & Control teams, and drive training initiatives while ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions for substation SCADA and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related engineering experience.
• ABET-accredited engineering program.
• PE license encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of digital substation network standards (IEC61850).
• Support cybersecurity and NERC CIP compliance activities.
• Collaborate with Telecommunication and Protection & Control teams to improve standards.

Skills

Engineering experience

PE license encouraged

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

ABET-accredited program

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to shape digital substation network standards and protect/monitor communications across Transmission. The role emphasizes IEC61850, PRP/STP redundancy, DNP/Modbus/61850 protocols, and cyber security with NERC CIP compliance.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with Telecommunication and Protection & Control teams, and drive training initiatives while ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions for substation SCADA and