Protection and Controls (P&C) Engineer/Engineering Technologist, Senior Principal

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type
On-site
Location
New Albany, OHTulsa, OK
Salary
$89,000–$110,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jul 6, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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About American Electric Power (AEP)

American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities

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TL;DR · Protection and Controls (P&C) Engineer/Engineering Technologist, Senior Principal

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The Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer role within the Transmission System Operations Engineering team requires a highly skilled individual to ensure compliance with NERC standards by supporting grid configuration changes and final commissioning activities. Daily tasks include reviewing engineering drawings, conducting root cause analysis on discrepancies, and coordinating training sessions for field services personnel. Ideal candidates should possess 2-8 years of relevant experience along with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program, or equivalent combinations thereof. Proficiency in scheduling techniques like CPM and PERT is essential, as well as strong business acumen to manage project budgets effectively. This role demands expertise in electrical systems and relay settings within the context of large-scale transmission grid operations.

Skills

CPM PERT ABET NCEES PE license SCADA NERC standards Relay protection systems Substation automation Power system analysis tools CAD software Project management methodologies Cost management techniques Root cause analysis Technical reporting Training coordination

What you'll do

  • Provides engineering support for final commissioning and verification of transmission grid work.
  • Reviews system outages to identify applicable configuration changes.
  • Ensures alignment between engineering drawings and as-built system conditions.
  • Conducts root cause analysis on discrepancies to improve process accuracy.
  • Develops standards and interprets codes relevant to the area of assignment.
  • Coordinates training sessions for team members and external personnel.
  • Participates in planning activities using scheduling techniques like CPM and PERT.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 4 or more years of related engineering experience for senior level.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate work activities within the team.
  • Proficiency in analyzing interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
  • Experience with configuration changes to comply with NERC standards.
  • Skill in performing root cause analysis on system discrepancies.
  • Development and review of complex technical reports for management.

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