Eng Assoc - Engineer; Advanced Application Engineer

Job Posting End Date

02-16-2026

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

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

What You’ll Do: The overall purpose of this position is to provide engineering expertise to plan, implement, and maintain distribution automation control schemes utilizing the latest technology in deployment of grid modernization technology. This includes Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR), Volt VAR Optimization (VVO), Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and Sensors.

These positions will perform the logical programming and focus on optimizing performance of the distribution system in conjunction with AEP Distribution Engineers and System Planning Engineers. Grid Management investments are expected to grow rapidly as the transformation to a more modern grid ramps up over the next several years. This position will engage with other groups centrally at AEP Service Corp and with core groups at the Operating Companies.

There will be interaction with multiple teams throughout AEP, which include, but are not limited to Telecom, SCADA, Station Engineering, Distribution Dispatch, Distribution Reliability, Distribution Planning, management and a wide range of field personnel.

Distribution automation control schemes utilize the latest technology and result in higher reliability, lower cost, and energy efficient use of the distribution system. Distribution automation controllers require programming, check out of the programming, on‑going maintenance of the programming as circuit topography changes and emergency maintenance if the system is not performing properly.

The successful candidate should possess good written and oral communications skills, be able to work in self‑directed environments, possess strong leadership skills, be willing to work in integrated, cross‑functional teams, be flexible to and supportive of change, be able to multi‑task, be willing to travel when needed, be available for support calls sometimes after normal work hours, and be an advocate for grid modernization deployments.

• Work with the teams in AEP to engineer and implement distribution automation control schemes for DACR; also known more commonly as FLISR – Fault Location Isolation and Service Restoration.
• Work with the teams in AEP to engineer and implement Volt Var Optimization schemes for VVO.
• Develop configurations and programming for remote terminal units (RTUs) for grid modernization equipment integration into SCADA.
• Work with operating company engineering, construction, and operation’s groups to select and install optimum equipment to implement grid modernization technologies.
• Provide distribution automation controller logic programming, testing, optimization, and maintenance to provide functionality designed by reliability and system planning engineers.
• Develop, document, and maintain standards for grid modernization equipment, schemes, and architectures incorporating cyber secure designs.
• Coordinate point assignments, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of automation and SCADA systems with SCADA analysts and vendors.
• Participate in industry associations (IEEE, EPRI, etc.) to interact with other industry leaders to be current on the latest grid modernization technologies that can be applied to the distribution system.
• Work with vendors and Transmission and Distribution operations groups and engage in training to be current on the most effective use of technologies.
• Work with operating companies to develop the needed skilled workforce including training of existing employees and addition of new skilled employees to install, operate, and maintain grid modernization technologies.
• Complete safety training and utilize safe work practices in all work.

• Preferred minimum experience is 2-4 years in Distribution and Transmission areas.
• Knowledge…