Engineer Associate - Senior(Protection and Controls Engineer)

Job Posting End Date

01-19-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

This role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing intermediate - senior level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

AEP’s Protection and Controls Engineering (PCE) group is looking for an electrical engineer with a fundamental knowledge of power systems and project management . AEP offers challenging career development opportunities across our 11-state footprint: designing and implementing fault clearing strategies, managing multi-million-dollar projects, and supporting Substation, Telecom, Planning and other teams.

Technical Expertise:

• Possesses knowledge and experience in the application of theory to solve well-defined problems or provide analysis, with guidance from higher-level engineers.

• Assists higher-level engineers in handling well-defined portions of more complex problems and analyses.

• Exhibits fundamental understanding of standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.

• Gains familiarity with standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.

• Gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems and business processes.

Leadership & Guidance:

• Coordinates work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures; however, activities are generally monitored by higher-level employees to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines.

• Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher-level employees.

• Demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.

• Demonstrates willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles.

Planning & Organization Ability:

• Provides input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling and understands the use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.

• Monitors project status and recommend action accordingly.

• Prepares cost estimates using established standards.

• Develops understanding of the workflow for routine engineering projects.

• Accomplishes work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees.

Problem Solving & Initiative:

• Actively seeks out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility.

• Applies basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.

• Uses initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches.

Communication:

• Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and technical papers.

• Assimilates information and instructions readily.

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing and presents ideas clearly.

• Listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.

• Understands the agendas and perspectives of others.

• Develops effective give-and-take relationship.

• Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.

• Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.

Decision Making:

• Knows which decisions they are authorized to make.

• Develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher-level employees and makes routine decisions subject to review and contributes to team decision-making.

Business Awareness & Characteristics:

• Demonstrates an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit's work.

• Applies economic analysis techniques in problem solving.

• Pursues effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.

• Active participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged.

• Develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the department. 

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