Substation Project Engineer Associate

AEP; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site

Generous time off

Competitive pay

Educational opportunities

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER in Roanoke, VA is seeking engineers at entry to senior levels to contribute to relay protection, substation design, and P&C project execution. This on-site role emphasizes safe, efficient, and economical delivery, with training and collaboration across teams.

Candidates typically hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree; passing exams and PE licensure are encouraged. Salary ranges cover Engineer Assc, Engineer, and Engineer Sr roles in this Roanoke-based team.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or preferred.
• Passing Fundamentals of Engineering encouraged for future licensing.
• PE licensure encouraged for senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform relay protection and control activities for substation projects.
• Prepare P&C scopes and engineering settings for substations.
• Model transmission impedances and perform short-circuit studies.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, and regulators.
• Provide project management, commissioning, and troubleshooting support.
• Review and peer-review P&C work; contribute to standards development.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Protection control

Substation design

Relay settings

Analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license encouraged

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER in Roanoke, VA is seeking engineers at entry to senior levels to contribute to relay protection, substation design, and P&C project execution. This on-site role emphasizes safe, efficient, and economical delivery, with training and collaboration across teams.

Candidates typically hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree; passing exams and PE licensure are encouraged. Salary ranges cover Engineer Assc, Engineer, and Engineer Sr roles in this Roanoke-based team.