Engineer Assc- Engineer Sr ( Protection and Controls Engineer

Job Summary

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.

• Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV thru 765KV electrical substation projects.
• Review P&C scopes and cost estimates for electric substation projects.
• Prepare and/or review P&C engineering and designs for electrical substation projects.
• Participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects.
• Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout and troubleshooting.
• Review and approve P&C related work of other team members.
• Model transmission system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies.
• Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes.
• Review, evaluate and provide P&C comments and recommendations on transmission system planning proposals.
• Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated protection issues.
• Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards.
• Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records.
• Contribute to development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering and control applications.
• Provide general P&C technical support, as needed, including the technical interfaces with Telecomm, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning and Project Management.

Note:

This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer Assc level with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers.

• Engineer Assc (Grade
  6) – Salary Range: $84,000 – 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 (Grade
  7) – Typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
  * along with two or more years of related engineering experience. Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET
  * may be considered for entry into the organization at this level. Individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Engineer Sr (Grade
  8) – Typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 2 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 encouraged and preferred. Individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  ** VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program.

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

On-Site in New Albany, OH location.

• Engineer Assc: $84,000
• Engineer: $86,000 - $105,000
• Engineer Sr: $98,993- $124,940
• Engineer Prin: $116,255-$145,000
• Engineer Staff: $145k- 160k
• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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