Engineer- Engineer Sr ( P&C Standards Engineer)

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH
•$87,633 - $128,688•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for reviewing and supporting Protection & Control (P&C) designs through the development of new PCE standards and maintenance of the existing standards portfolio. The position ensures station equipment and circuit designs comply with established standards and technical requirements, supports the development and implementation of automation tools and processes to improve efficiency and consistency in design delivery, provides technical guidance to P&C Production and TFS teams, and develops, maintains, and reviews SS guides and other PCE standards documentation to promote high-quality and standardized design practices. The role also performs additional duties as assigned. The posting covers Engineer (Grade 7) and Engineer Sr (Grade 8). Pay, title, and grade will be based on the qualifications of the selected individual. The position is onsite.

Requirements

  • For Engineer (Grade 7): A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and typically two or more years of related engineering experience.
  • For Engineer (Grade 7): A master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for entry at this level.
  • For Engineer Sr (Grade 8): A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and typically four or more years of related engineering experience; or a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two years of related engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
  • A VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a non-ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

  • Review and support P&C designs, including developing new PCE standard designs and maintaining the existing standards portfolio.
  • Review station equipment and circuit designs to verify compliance with PCE standards and ensure technical accuracy.
  • Leverage and support the development of automation tools and processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability in P&C design development.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to P&C Production and TFS for design-related activities and issue resolution.
  • Develop, maintain, and review SS guides and other PCE standards documentation to support consistent, high-quality design implementation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employees’ overall well-being.
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