Engineer - Engineer Sr; Protection and Control

Position: Engineer - Engineer Sr (Protection and Control)
** Job Posting End Date
** 01-20-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
** Job Summary
** This role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing intermediate - senior 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
** AEP’s Protection and Controls Engineering (PCE) group is looking for an electrical engineer with a fundamental knowledge of power systems and project management to join our team in the Tulsa, OK location. AEP offers challenging career development opportunities across our 11-state footprint: designing and implementing fault clearing strategies, managing multi-million-dollar projects, and supporting Substation, Telecom, Planning and other teams.
** Technical Expertise:
*** Possesses knowledge and experience in the application of theory to solve well-defined problems or provide analysis, with guidance from higher-level engineers.
* Assists higher-level engineers in handling well-defined portions of more complex problems and analyses.
* Exhibits fundamental understanding of standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.
* Gains familiarity with standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.
* Gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems and business processes.
** Leadership & Guidance:
*** Coordinates work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks.
* Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures; however, activities are generally monitored by higher-level employees to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines.
* Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher-level employees.
* Demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
* Demonstrates willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles.
** Planning & Organization Ability:
*** Provides input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling and understands the use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
* Monitors project status and recommend action accordingly.
* Prepares cost estimates using established standards.
* Develops understanding of the workflow for routine engineering projects.
* Accomplishes work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees.
** Problem Solving & Initiative:
*** Actively seeks out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility.
* Applies basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.
* Uses initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches.
** Communication:
*** Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and technical papers.
* Assimilates information and instructions readily.
* Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing and presents ideas clearly.
* Listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required.
** Interpersonal

Skills:

*** Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.
* Understands the agendas and perspectives of others.
* Develops effective give-and-take relationship.
* Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.
* Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.
** Decision Making:
*** Knows which decisions they are authorized to make.
* Develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher-level employees and makes routine decisions subject to review and contributes to team decision-making.
** Business Awareness & Characteristics:
*** Demonstrates an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit's work.
* Applies economic analysis techniques in problem solving.
* Pursues effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.
* Active…