Transmission SCADA Engineering

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry-level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The role performs routine engineering activities independently, supports stakeholders with common SCADA-related issues, and completes complex RPA and RTU configuration work with limited supervision, including work involving new and legacy systems. The position also develops competency with legacy communication technologies and applies engineering standards with guidance from higher-level team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET-accredited program.
A bachelor's degree in engineering technology may satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
A bachelor's degree in engineering from a non-ABET-accredited program plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
Electrical engineering candidates are preferred for this role.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future Professional Engineer (PE) licensing is encouraged and preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify issues with processes and tools, suggest possible solutions, and provide input to more seasoned personnel.
Complete complex RPA involving both new and legacy aspects with limited supervision.
Complete complex RTU configuration involving both new and legacy aspects with limited supervision.
Expand communication technology competency to include legacy applications such as Async, Sync, and AEP.
Support stakeholders with common SCADA-related issues.
Complete alarm and basic I/O 2411 settings for greenfield and brownfield projects with limited supervision.
Implement standards with limited guidance from higher-level team members.
Assist higher-level team members with SCADA compliance items.
Read drawings and schematics used in electrical engineering and other disciplines.
Apply engineering theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete analyses.
Analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
Coordinate work activities of others as necessary to perform routine engineering work.
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Develop input for forecasting costs for routine projects and improvement requisitions.
Resolve routine and moderately complex problems, identify issues beyond normal routine, and seek out new ideas and approaches.
Help coordinate the work of other engineers efficiently and effectively, and lead aspects of team efforts.