Protection & Control Engineering Lead, Grid Reliability

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH is seeking a P&C Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing protection and control team. You will scope, design, and engineer equipment and protection schemes to expand and maintain grid reliability from 12kV to 765kV, while mentoring engineers and ensuring timely, high‑quality deliverables.

You will review schematics and settings, coordinate with stakeholders and field personnel, enforce standards, and provide technical direction across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
• Minimum of ten years of electric utility engineering experience.
• Six years in design, construction and operation of protection and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, mentor, and provide career coaching for P&C staff.
• Review protection schematics, relay settings, wiring diagrams, and BOM.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve design and field issues.
• Lead protection studies and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical direction across regions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Engineering deliverables

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Protection relay platforms

Relay setting tools

ASPEN fault study software

Job description

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH is seeking a P&C Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing protection and control team. You will scope, design, and engineer equipment and protection schemes to expand and maintain grid reliability from 12kV to 765kV, while mentoring engineers and ensuring timely, high‑quality deliverables.

You will review schematics and settings, coordinate with stakeholders and field personnel, enforce standards, and provide technical direction across regions.