Station Engineer/ Engineer Technologist

Job Posting End Date

11-28-2025

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

Job Summary

Station Engineer

The Station Engineer is responsible for performing engineering work and supporting Facility Ratings compliance requirements in line with NERC Reliability Standards FAC-008-3 R6. This role ensures safe, effective, and efficient project execution while maintaining compliance with facility ratings documentation and methodologies.

Job Description

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

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. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

We are accepting candidates at various levels for this role. Applicants will be evaluated & considered for the highest grade for which they qualify.

What You'll Do:

• Provide engineering support for substation capital projects.
• Conduct grounding, lightning shielding, and lighting studies.
• Prepare station configurations and layouts.
• Collaborate with project planners to develop substation solutions.
• Develop functional and detail scoping documents with project stakeholders.
• Assist project managers with station engineering activities and deliverables using Primavera P6 project schedules.
• Oversee internal designers or consulting engineering firms on select projects.
• Support construction and professional field service personnel during project phases.
• Collaborate across various departments throughout project lifecycles.
• Facilities Ratings Responsibilities:
• Work with stakeholders to resolve data integrity and error issues related to facility ratings.
• Create training materials for facility ratings processes.
• Train employees and contractors on facility ratings applications and compliance-related data management.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance for data error tracking and compliance documents.
• Coordinate data input analysis and issue resolution across multidisciplinary teams.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Strong knowledge of substation electrical engineering, design, and equipment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel, PowerBI, and Cognos for complex reporting.
• Experience with IPS Energy Asset Management software is preferred.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design software is desirable.

What We Are Looking For:

Engineering or Engineering technologist Degree will be considered for this position.

Engineer Associate (SG-6): ($73,828 - $92,284)

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a 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.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

•  A 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.

Engineer (SG7): ($86,783 - $108,840)

• Has typically acquired 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 this level.

• *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

• a 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.

Engineer Sr (SG8): ($98,032 - $127,439)

• Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or

• 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*

Acceptable alternative is:

(1) a 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 standards.

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

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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