Engineer Sr- Engineer Prin; Substation Network Engineer

Position: Engineer Sr- Engineer Prin (Substation Network Engineer)
Job Posting End Date
10-24-2026

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

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

Position resides in the PCE Standards organization with primary responsibilities of development and support of communication systems in standard protection/control. Perform engineering activities as well as provide technical guidance, engineering expertise and direction to Transmission team members

Job Description
** This position is posted in a range;
Pay, title and grade will be based on the qualifications of the individual selected

* What You’ll Do:

• Lead & support the development of digital substation network standards as AEP progresses on utilization of IEC
61850 (GOOSE, Sampled Values, MMS, PTP) with fiber connected digital substation monitoring and protection devices.
• Develop and support redundancy architectures (PRP, STP) and network topologies.
• Support substation communication protocols that include DNP, Modbus, and 61850.
• Network monitoring skills using Wireshark for GOOSE, SV, and other TCP/IP
• Support Cybersecurity and Compliance with activities that include patch management, testing, and NERC CIP.
• Work with vendors to ensure network related product quality issues are addressed and evaluate new network product for AEP Transmission applications.
• Interface with AEP Telecommunication group, both engineering and construction, to support new standards and improve existing standards that involve Telecommunication equipment as it applies in substation SCADA & security applications. This includes network, SCADA, Fiber and wireless applications.
• Interface with the Transmission Telecommunications Substation Network team to support improvements with PCE Standards and collaborate on solutions.
• Support Distribution Automation (DA) needs in areas that impact substation SCADA and communication. Support DA PCE standard designs.
• Provide fiber solution needs for equipment interface and work with vendors to support a quality product solution for AEP substation and point-of- delivery applications.
• Support GPS clock standard and provide technical support when needed.
• Engage in industry forums and events. Stay informed of accepted industry practices and collaborate with industry peers and experts to improve applications and processes.
• Lead and develop training opportunities for development of internal and external engineers and designers, including and not limited to presentations to and mentoring large and varying audiences.
• Provide technical direction and feedback to counterparts in other Protection and Control, IT / Telecommunication, and Operations functions within AEP.
• Assist with cross departmental communication of issues related to Transmission Telecommunication Substation Network and fiber.

What we're looking for:

Engineer Senior Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)*;
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state is encouraged and preferred.

Engineer Principal Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in engineering in a program accredited bythe Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)*;
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any…