Engineer Sr- Engineer Prin (Substation Network Engineer)
About The Position
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for engineering work activities and projects requiring engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The position is in the PCE Standards organization, with primary responsibilities for developing and supporting communication systems in standard protection and control. The engineer performs engineering activities and provides technical guidance, expertise, and direction to Transmission team members. The position leads and supports the development of digital substation network standards as AEP progresses with IEC 61850 technologies, fiber-connected digital substation monitoring, and protection devices. It also supports network architectures and protocols, cybersecurity and compliance activities, vendor product quality, telecommunications interfaces, distribution automation needs, fiber solutions, and GPS clock standards. The role includes engagement with industry peers and the development of training for engineers and designers. This position is posted at the Engineer Senior or Engineer Principal level. Pay, title, and grade depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The position is onsite.
Requirements
- For the Engineer Senior level: typically six or more years of related engineering experience and a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- For the Engineer Principal level: typically ten or more years of related engineering experience and a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Acceptable alternatives include a bachelor's degree in engineering from a non-ABET-accredited program plus a Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state, or a bachelor's degree in engineering from a non-ABET-accredited program plus a master's degree in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state is encouraged and preferred.
- Comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support development of digital substation network standards using IEC 61850 technologies, including GOOSE, Sampled Values, MMS, and PTP, with fiber-connected digital substation monitoring and protection devices.
- Develop and support redundancy architectures, including PRP and STP, and network topologies.
- Support substation communication protocols, including DNP, Modbus, and IEC 61850.
- Monitor networks using Wireshark for GOOSE, Sampled Values, and other TCP/IP traffic.
- Support cybersecurity and compliance activities, including patch management, testing, and NERC CIP.
- Work with vendors to resolve network-related product quality issues and evaluate network products for AEP Transmission applications.
- Interface with AEP Telecommunications engineering and construction teams to support new and improved standards involving telecommunications equipment for substation SCADA and security applications, including network, SCADA, fiber, and wireless applications.
- Collaborate with the Transmission Telecommunications Substation Network team on improvements to PCE Standards and solutions.
- Support Distribution Automation needs affecting substation SCADA and communications, including PCE standard designs.
- Provide fiber solutions for equipment interfaces and work with vendors to support quality products for AEP substation and point-of-delivery applications.
- Support the GPS clock standard and provide technical support as needed.
- Participate in industry forums and events, stay informed about accepted industry practices, and collaborate with industry peers and experts to improve applications and processes.
- Lead and develop training for internal and external engineers and designers, including presentations and mentoring for varied audiences.
- Provide technical direction and feedback to counterparts in Protection and Control, IT/Telecommunication, and Operations functions within AEP.
- Assist with cross-departmental communication about issues related to Transmission Telecommunications Substation Network and fiber.
- Perform work in accordance with company policies, practices, standards, rules, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
- Promote and enforce the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs and support the Human Performance Initiative.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
