This role pays less than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,152–$200,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$157k
versus about
$166k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
American Electric Power (AEP) currently has
16 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$87,633–$109,543
across 14 roles with salary data.
The Region Engineer - Control Systems Lead serves as a high-level technical authority and mentor within the Engineering, Projects, & Tech Services leadership team. This role involves performing advanced engineering activities, managing project development, and establishing organization-wide policies for specialized technical areas. The engineer is responsible for troubleshooting complex issues, developing continuous improvement initiatives, and providing expert guidance on generation facility control systems. Key responsibilities include overseeing system-wide infrastructure projects and serving as a primary contact for specialized technical support. The role requires deep expertise in Generation Facility Control System Hardware and Software, including DCS and PLC technologies, as well as experience with control system tuning, plant networking hardware, architecture, and process instrumentation. This position addresses critical challenges in power generation by ensuring the reliability and optimization of complex industrial control systems and infrastructure.
ICS
SCADA
Ignition
Tridium Niagara Framework (N4)
BACnet
Modbus
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PE EC-DAS
Microsoft Windows
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CCNA
ITIL
System Administration
Systems Integration
Configuration Management
HVAC
Data Acquisition Systems
PCB) design
Modbus
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Avionics
Signal Integrity
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Schematic Capture
Control Systems
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