Engineer Sr- Engineer Prin; Substation Network Engineer

Position: Engineer Sr- Engineer Prin (Substation Network Engineer)
Engineer Sr
- Engineer Prin (Substation Network Engineer)### Engineer Sr
- Engineer Prin (Substation Network Engineer)
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New Albany, OH:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply):
R19156
** Job Posting End Date
** 11-02-2026

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*
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* What You’ll Do:

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* • 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.

Note:

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