Protection & Control Engineer: Transmission Systems (Onsite)

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, Ohio is seeking a Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer within the Transmission System Operations Engineering group. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with NERC standards and managing configuration changes to the transmission grid, including field commissioning and outages review.

You will lead technical guidance, coordinate work across disciplines, analyze system data, perform root cause investigations, and develop improvements to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with 2 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization.
• Leadership & Guidance: Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other engineers.
• Planning & Organization Ability: Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals and requirements for responsibilities.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems.
• Communication: Coordinates the work of other engineers and prepares reports on complex technical subjects.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborates as a team leader and member across disciplines.
• Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of input and risks.
• Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands AEP's competitive position and manages budgets and costs.

Skills

ABET accreditation knowledge

Leadership guidance

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Business awareness

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PE license encouraged

Job description

American Electric Power in New Albany, Ohio is seeking a Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer within the Transmission System Operations Engineering group. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with NERC standards and managing configuration changes to the transmission grid, including field commissioning and outages review.

You will lead technical guidance, coordinate work across disciplines, analyze system data, perform root cause investigations, and develop improvements to ensure accurate