Station Engineer/Engineering Technologist -Associate - Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE)

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type
On-site
Location
New Albany, OH · Salem, VA
Salary
$84,000–$90,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jun 16, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $151k
This role $87k
$71k most similar roles pay here $207k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $117,521–$184,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $87k versus about $151k for comparable roles.

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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

American Electric Power (AEP) currently has 35 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,544 across 29 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Station Engineer/Engineering Technologist -Associate - Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE)

The Station Engineer role within American Electric Power’s Transmission System Operations Engineering team requires an intermediate-level engineer to ensure compliance with NERC standards for transmission grid configuration changes. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing engineering support during the final commissioning of planned and unplanned work, reviewing system outages and project information, conducting root cause analysis on discrepancies, and identifying process improvements. Candidates should possess advanced technical expertise in interpreting codes and regulations, along with proficiency in leadership and problem-solving skills to guide other engineers. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, preferably with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's/PhD from an accredited university. This role demands strong collaboration and consensus-building abilities within the context of maintaining grid reliability and safety at scale.

What you'll do

  • Provides engineering support for final commissioning and verification of work on transmission grid.
  • Reviews system outages to identify applicable configuration changes needed.
  • Ensures alignment between engineering drawings, project information, and as-built conditions.
  • Conducts root cause analysis to improve process accuracy and facility ratings.
  • Develops standards and interprets codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 2+ years of related engineering experience for SG7 level positions.
  • Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and develop relevant standards.
  • Provides guidance and leadership to other engineers within the organization.
  • Conducts root cause analysis and identifies process improvement opportunities.
  • Reviews engineering drawings and project information for accuracy and compliance.

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