Engineer - Engineer Sr; Protection and Control

Engineer - Engineer Sr (Protection and Control)

Job Posting End Date

01-20-2026

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

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.

AEP’s Protection and Controls Engineering (PCE) group is looking for an electrical engineer with a fundamental knowledge of power systems and project management to join our team in the Tulsa, OK location. 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…