Protection & Controls Engineer Associate (Substation Focus)

American Electric Power Co.; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Roanoke, VA, on-site, is seeking an entry to senior Protection & Controls Engineer. The role covers design, protection settings, and project oversight for 4kV through 765kV substations, with a focus on safety, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

The position supports engineering and maintenance activities, requires collaboration with internal teams and external authorities, and offers a path for PE licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam encouraged.
• PE license encouraged/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review relay protection for substation projects.
• Prepare P&C scopes and settings for substations.
• Model system impedances and short circuit studies.
• Coordinate with customers and authorities on protection issues.
• Assist project planning, scheduling, and cost control.

Skills

Protection & control

Relay protection

P&C engineering

Short circuit studies

Education

ABET-accredited degree

PE license encouraged

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in Roanoke, VA, on-site, is seeking an entry to senior Protection & Controls Engineer. The role covers design, protection settings, and project oversight for 4kV through 765kV substations, with a focus on safety, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

The position supports engineering and maintenance activities, requires collaboration with internal teams and external authorities, and offers a path for PE licensure.