Protection and Controls Engineer/Technologist – Mid to Principal

American Electric Power

Protection and Control Engineer supporting compliance with NERC standards in transmission operations. Performing engineering activities and project work on the transmission grid.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNew Albany • Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $89,000 - $151,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex engineering work activities related to the transmission grid
Provide engineering support to Transmission Field Services for commissioning
Review engineering drawings and project information
Conduct Root Cause analysis on discrepancies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*
2 or more years of related engineering experience
Master’s degree in engineering may be considered for entry at this level
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringroot cause analysisengineering drawings reviewtransmission grid engineeringcommissioning support

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)