Distribution SCADA Engineer​/Engineer Technologist

Job Title

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future – today!

Join our team where you'll make an impact while contributing to the development and implementation of the systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to our valued customers.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

What We're Looking For:

• Engineer Associate SG6:
  This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
  Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
• Engineer Technologist SG6:
  This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
  * in a program accredited by ABET**. A degree in engineering technology is the…