Substation Protection & Control Engineer

American Electric Power Co.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER is seeking engineers for P&C roles in Tulsa, OK and Corpus Christi, TX. The positions span Engineer Assc, Engineer, and Engineer Sr levels, with ABET-accredited degrees and FE/PE considerations highlighted. Responsibilities cover protection, control, studies, and project support across substation projects.

We offer on-site work with competitive compensation and benefits; multiple grade levels provide opportunities for advancement in a growing utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Passing FE exam is encouraged and preferred for PE licensure.
• PE license may be required for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review relay protection and control activities for 4kV through 765kV substations.
• Prepare and review P&C scopes and engineering settings for substation projects.
• Model system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors and regulators to ensure project success.
• Provide engineering support for installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

P&C design knowledge

Project management

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (B.S.)

FE/ Fundamentals of Engineering encouraged

PE license (preferred)

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER is seeking engineers for P&C roles in Tulsa, OK and Corpus Christi, TX. The positions span Engineer Assc, Engineer, and Engineer Sr levels, with ABET-accredited degrees and FE/PE considerations highlighted. Responsibilities cover protection, control, studies, and project support across substation projects.

We offer on-site work with competitive compensation and benefits; multiple grade levels provide opportunities for advancement in a growing utility environment.