Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer - Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE)

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

10d•$87,633 - $128,688•Onsite

About The Position

The Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer is part of the Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE) organization and performs complex engineering work to support safe, effective, efficient, and economical achievement of assigned objectives. The role supports compliance with applicable NERC and industry standards for configuration changes to the transmission grid. The position provides engineering support to Transmission Field Services during final commissioning and verification of planned and unplanned transmission-grid work; reviews upcoming system outages for applicable configuration changes; reviews engineering drawings and project information to ensure system-of-record information matches as-built conditions; and performs root cause analysis of system-of-record discrepancies to identify process improvements and help ensure accurate facility ratings and relay settings information. The engineer provides technical leadership and guidance, coordinates engineering work and training, contributes to planning and project budgets, resolves routine and complex problems, prepares and presents technical reports, facilitates meetings, and makes decisions involving uncertain outcomes and project risks. The position requires schedule flexibility and work outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It is an on-site role in New Albany, Ohio, or Roanoke, Virginia. The posting describes qualification levels SG7 and SG8, with salary ranges of $89,000–$110,000 for SG7 and $110,000–$129,000 for SG8.

Requirements

For the SG7 level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least 2 years of related engineering experience.
For SG7, a master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify an individual for entry into the organization at this level.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement if accompanied by a certified Professional Engineer (PE) license.
An acceptable alternative is a bachelor's degree in non-ABET engineering plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program; confirmation is required that a PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
For the SG8 level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least 4 years of related engineering experience; alternatively, at least 2 years of related engineering experience with a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
For SG8, a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement if accompanied by a certified PE license.
Schedule flexibility and the ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and adapt to changing schedules.
Ability to provide engineering leadership, coordinate work, solve complex problems, communicate technical material effectively, collaborate across disciplines, and make decisions involving uncertainty and risk.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.

Responsibilities

Support compliance with applicable NERC and industry standards related to transmission-grid configuration changes.
Provide engineering support to Transmission Field Services personnel during final commissioning and verification of planned and unplanned transmission-grid work.
Review upcoming system outages for applicable configuration changes.
Review engineering drawings and project information to ensure system-of-record information aligns with as-built system conditions.
Perform root cause analysis of system-of-record discrepancies, identify process improvement opportunities, and help ensure accurate facility ratings and relay settings information.
Keep abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment; analyze relationships between systems and component equipment; and interpret codes and regulations.
Provide guidance and direction to other engineers and lead, facilitate, and coordinate engineering work activities.
Ensure work is performed according to company policies, practices, standards, and rules, and complies with external agency regulations and procedures.
Promote engineering professionalism and standards, and coordinate and conduct training sessions.
Participate in planning by establishing measurable goals, objectives, and requirements; coordinate project cost inputs; and use scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities.
Identify and initiate corrective action when objectives are not being met.
Identify, clarify, and resolve routine and complex problems, including problems involving inadequate or conflicting data; develop solutions and present new ideas and approaches.
Coordinate engineers’ work and prepare, review, or develop clear reports on complex technical subjects for management, professional societies, and regulatory bodies.
Lead and facilitate meetings, collaborate and build consensus, and work across disciplines inside and outside the AEP system.
Make decisions affecting plans, goals, department operations, and project results by analyzing options, risks, uncertain inputs, and conflicting interests.
Manage project budgets using cost management techniques and consider how decisions affect organizational expenses and revenues.