Senior Engineer, Protection and Controls

American Electric Power

. Perform intermediate-level engineering work activities and projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $74,551 - $128,688 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in engineering principles and analytical techniques, with a strong focus on project coordination, technical report development, and economic analysis within the utility sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringFundamentals Of Engineering ExaminationCPM Scheduling TechniquesTechnical Report DevelopmentEconomic Analysis Techniques

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Hard Skills

Engineering Theory ApplicationProblem Analysis And SolvingBusiness Process EnhancementProject Cost ForecastingCorrective Action InitiationTechnical AnalysisSystem Interrelationship AnalysisBudgeting And Approval ProcessesFlow Chart DevelopmentUtility Regulation Understanding

Soft Skills

Team Impacting Decision MakingConflict ResolutionConsensus BuildingTraining And Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

ABET-Accredited Engineering DegreeFundamentals Of Engineering Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility RegulationEconomic AnalysisProject ManagementEngineering Work ActivitiesTechnical Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform intermediate-level engineering work activities and projects
Support Station or Protection and Controls engineering functions
Apply engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically
Perform technical analysis and solve routine and moderately complex problems
Analyze interrelationships between systems and component equipment
Recommend enhancements to business processes
Coordinate work activities within the work group, department, or corporate entity
Perform routine engineering activities with minimal direction
Train and guide lower-level employees
Coordinate inputs for routine project cost forecasts and improvement requisitions
Use CPM, PERT, and flow charts for scheduling, budgeting, and planning
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met
Develop, review, and present technical reports, studies, and analyses
Network with peers and stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and build consensus
Make team-impacting decisions within established policies and procedures
Apply economic analysis techniques and develop understanding of utility regulation and financing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Entry-level position for new graduates
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred
Ability to apply engineering theory and analytical techniques
Ability to analyze and solve diverse and moderately complex problems
Ability to understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment
Ability to analyze and recommend business process enhancements
Ability to coordinate work activities and provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Knowledge of scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts
Ability to forecast project costs and initiate corrective action
Ability to develop, review, and present technical reports
Understanding of budgeting and approval processes
Proficiency in economic analysis techniques
Understanding of utility regulation and financing
Must follow company policies and external agency regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive compensation
Job alerts by email
Educational assistance
Company sponsored training programs
Social and recreational programs
Equal employment opportunity