Engineer / Engineering Technologist - Transmission SCADA Engineering

Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

What You'll Do :

• Able to identify issues with processes and tools and provide possible solutions and provide input to more seasoned personnel. Able to complete complex RPA with both new and legacy aspects.
• Completes RPA with limited supervision. Able to complete complex RTU configuration with both new and legacy aspects. Completes configuration with limited supervision. Beginning to expand communication technology competency to include legacy applications (Async, Sync, AEP, etc) Able to support stakeholders with common SCADA related issues.
• Able to complete alarm and basic I / O 2411 settings for both greenfield and brownfield projects with limited supervision. Implements standards in appropriate measures with limited guidance from higher-level team members.
• Assists higher level team members with overall SCADA compliance items.

Technical Expertise

Possesses advanced knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analyses. Understands interrelationship between systems and component equipment. Analyzes and recommends enhancements to business processes.

Leadership and Guidance

Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine engineering work. Performs routine engineering activity independently. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees. Planning and Organizational Ability : Develops input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc.

Problem Solving and Initiative : Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and / or moderately complex problems which usually require additional definition / clarification before analysis can begin. Identifies problems that are beyond the normal routine. Seeks out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.

Communication Skills

Helps coordinate the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner.

Interpersonal Skills

Leads aspects of team effort. Effectively leverages skills developed from company programs such as Power Up & Lead.

What We're Looking For :

What We're Looking For (by level) :

Note : This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

Someone with Engineering Technologist degree also will be considered for this position.

Engineer - Grade 6 : $82K - $105K

Acceptable alternative is :

Engineer - Grade 7 : $82K - $105K

Acceptable alternative is :

Engineer Senior - Grade 8 :

$96K - $125K

Acceptable alternative is :

Engineer Principal - Grade 9 :

$112K - $145K

Acceptable alternative is :

VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program

On-Site in New Albany OH, Tulsa OK, Corpus Christi TX, Roanoke, VA or Shreveport LA

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company — we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

AEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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