Fault Analysis Engineer​/Engineer Technologist Associate - Principal

Job Posting End Date
06-08-2026

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

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

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Fault Analysis:

Responsible for identifying the root causes of system failures or malfunctions by examining data, conducting investigations, and utilizing analytical techniques to pinpoint protective relay issues on the Bulk Electric System.

Technical Expertise:
Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of different Protection and Controls schemes, such as different line protections, transformer protections, generator, and bus protections.

Exhibits journey level understanding of Protection and Control design concepts, such as different line protections, transformer protections, generator, and bus protection. AEP specific Protection and Control designs preferred.

Ability to review oscillography and sequential event records to determine causes of operations.

Ability to troubleshoot issues with relay settings.

Other attributes:

Leadership & Guidance:
Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.

Promotes engineering professionalism and standards. Coordinates and conducts training sessions.

Planning & Organization Ability:
Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.

Problem Solving & Initiative:
Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.

Communication:
Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner. Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc. Leads and facilitates meetings effectively. Interpersonal

Skills:

Possess collaborative and consensus building skills. Functions as a team leader and member. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system. Leverages network to get things done.

Decision Making:
Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly.

Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.

Business Awareness & Characteristics:
Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit. Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues. Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.

What we’re looking for:

Engineer/Engineering Technologist 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.

Acceptable alternatives:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a…