Region Engineer - Control Systems Lead

Job Posting End Date

09-19-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Responsible to the assigned manager for performing advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

• Exhibits the highest level of proficiency and expert knowledge of the following specialized technical areas that enables the engineer to serve as the expert and highest-level resource.
  • Generation Facility Control System Hardware and Software (DCS, PLC, etc.)
  • Control System tuning and troubleshooting
  • Plant Networking Hardware, Architecture, and tools
  • Process Instrumentation

• Leads AEP system-wide activities in specific areas of engineering. Leads project and development activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering application.
• Influences the decisions related to Generation control systems throughout the AEP system as a recognized authority in an area of expertise.
• Serves as design-basis delegated authority of official reviews and approvals for technical area
• Serves as chief technical mentor for developing engineers within technical area
• Main plant contact for highly specialized technical support within technical area
• Member of Engineering, Projects, & Tech Services leadership team developing organization strategy and policies

• Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address AEP system-wide issues within specialized field of technical expertise.
• Works as part of leadership team as technical authority in development of technical training and mentorship programs.
• Works as part of leadership team managing workload and resource utilization and optimization within technical area.
• Accountable for development of technical policies, procedures, and standards for technical area.

• Identifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to highly complex problems that are unique to the company and industry and requires extensive specialized knowledge of equipment and/or problem-solving techniques, or the development of knowledge and techniques.
• Works closely with plants and engineers to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Develops and owns continuous improvement initiatives within technical area.

• Leads in the preparation and presentation of the most complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Communicates with executives, leadership team, plant staff, peers, engineers, and industry partners on technical matters related to subject matter area.

• Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
• Relates to multiple levels of organization to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Builds trust with customers and partners based on character, competence, and accountability.

• Makes decisions that are likely to impact the AEP system, business objectives and strategic direction.
• Possesses the knowledge and experience to make and take full accountabilities for all technical decisions.

• Demonstrates the ability to make their area of expertise a strategic asset of the AEP system
• Demonstrates the Engineering, Projects, & Tech Services philosophy and culture of Safety, Compliance, Plant Partnership, Responsiveness, and Accountability.
• Exhibits AEP Ways of Working in beliefs and actions.

10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 8 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico
** is highly preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.

• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Bachelor's…