Digital Network Engineer, P&C Engineering Standards

Digital Network Engineer, P&C Engineering Standards page is loaded## Digital Network Engineer, P&C Engineering Standards locations:
New Albany, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
March 8, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
R13777
** Job Posting End Date
** 03-08-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
** Job Summary
** Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Position resides in the PCE Standards organization with primary responsibilities of development and support of communication systems in standard protection/control. Perform engineering activities as well as provide technical guidance, engineering expertise and direction to Transmission team members.
** Job Description
***
* What You’ll Do:

** Support existing substation network infrastructure for all of AEP and provide solution for site specific and system issues.
• Work with vendors to ensure network related product quality issues are addressed and evaluate new network product for AEP Transmission applications.

Lead & support the development of substation network standards as AEP progresses on utilization of IEC
61850 (GOOSE, Sampled Values, MMS, PTP) with fiber connected digital substation monitoring and protection devices.
• Interface with PCE Cyber Asset Standards team to ensure synergy of protection & control devices are compatible with communication systems with existing and emerging protection and monitoring schemes. Collaborate on NERC CIP standards that impact area of responsibility.
• Interface with AEP Telecommunication group, both engineering and construction, to support new standards and improve existing standards that involve Telecommunication equipment as it applies in substation SCADA & security applications. This includes network, SCADA, Fiber and wireless applications.
• Interface with the Transmission Telecommunications Substation Network team to support improvements with PCE Standards and collaborate on solutions.
• Support Distribution Automation (DA) needs in areas that impact substation SCADA and communication. Support DA PCE standard designs.
• Provide fiber solution needs for equipment interface and work with vendors to support a quality product solution for AEP substation and point-of- delivery applications.
• Support fiber multiple xor PCE standard applications and provide guidance to Transmission personnel.
• Support GPS clock standard and provide technical support when needed.
• Engage in industry forums and events. Stay informed of accepted industry practices and collaborate with industry peers and experts to improve applications and processes.
• Lead and develop training opportunities for development of internal and external engineers and designers, including and not limited to presentations to and mentoring large and varying audiences.
• Responsible for implementing countermeasures to prevent quality design issues from reoccurring on Transmission Telecommunication Substation systems.
• Provide technical direction and feedback to counterparts in other Protection and Control, IT / Telecommunication, and Operations functions within AEP.
• Work with Substation Security to support standard practices and design.
• Review of existing standards and processes for cost reductions and ease of application for transitioning to a competitive market.
• Assist with cross departmental communication of issues related to Transmission Telecommunication Substation Network and fiber.
• Support the needs of planning groups and other engineering, operations,I.T. and Telecomm groups and construction and maintenance groups engaged in or affected by substation capital improvements.
• Provide a lead role in training and development which includes Transmission University, progression training, and the mentorship program
*
* Note:

*
* * This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the…