American Electric Power · 1 day ago
Engineer Associate - Senior(Protection and Controls Engineer)
New Albany, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $125K/yrAmerican Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Protection and Controls Engineer to perform intermediate to senior level engineering work. The role involves designing and implementing fault clearing strategies, managing projects, and supporting various teams within the organization.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Project scoping
Technical drawings development & review
Power flow analysis
Standards & policies application
Engineering consultant oversight
Fault simulations
Protection relay settings development
Compliance activities adherence
Project management
Learning & development
Field visits ~10% travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred
Typically acquired two (2) or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Individuals with a master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at grade 06 level
Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at grade 07 level
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred
Typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level
Acceptable alternative is: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program
Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standard
Acceptable alternatives are: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S
Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor's program
Benefits
A unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5.03BKey Investors
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2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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