Protection & Control Engineer - Engineer Staff

Job Posting End Date 07-20-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary This role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Job Description P&C Engineering Accountabilities Perform and Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV thru 765KV electrical substation projects. Prepare and Review P&C scopes for electric substation projects. Prepare and/or review P&C engineering settings and designs for electrical substation projects. Prepare and Review Relay Setting Calculation Sheets, Setting Files and other relay setting deliverables for substation projects. Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes. Model transmission system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies. Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards. Prepare and review PRC-023, FAC-008 etc. NERC required documents. Review, evaluate and provide P&C comments and recommendations on transmission system planning proposals. Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated protection issues. Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout and troubleshooting. Provide general P&C technical support, as needed, including the technical interfaces with Telecomm, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning and Project Management. Peer Review and approve P&C related work of other team members. Manage, Oversee and peer review P&C related work of outsource companies. Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records. Contribute to development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering and control applications. Participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects. Technical Expertise Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment. Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment. Interprets codes and regulations and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment. Leadership & Guidance Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards. Coordinates and conducts training sessions. Planning & Organization Ability Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met. Problem Solving & Initiative Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches. Communication Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner. Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc. Leads and facilitates meetings effectively. Interpersonal Skills Possess collaborative and consensus building skills. Functions as a team leader and member. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system. Leverages network to get things done. Decision Making Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly. Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project. Business Awareness & Characteristics Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit. Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues. Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business. Note This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers. What We're Looking For Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET along with two or more years of related engineering experience. Engineers 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. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license. ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non-ABET accredited program. Compensation Data Compensation Grade

SP20-008

Compensation Range $87,633.00 - $177,503.00 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Electric Power