American Electric Power

Engineer Prin (P&C)

LocationTulsa, OK
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$112,869-$146,730

About This Job


Job Posting End Date


06-19-2025

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


Job Summary

The Prin Engineer is responsible to the assigned manager for performing advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.


Job Description


What You'll Do:

Perform transmission protection and control (P&C) engineering activities for 4kV thru 765KV electrical substation projects.
Prepare and/or review P&C engineering settings and designs for electrical substation projects.
Prepare and Review Relay Setting Calculation Sheets, Setting Files and other relay setting deliverables for substation projects.
Review and prepare project scopes and cost estimates, and participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects.
Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout and troubleshooting.
Provide general P&C technical support, as needed, including the technical interfaces with Telecomm, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning and Project Management.
Perform area protection studies and develop relay settings for existing and new transmission line protection schemes.
Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records.
Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards.


Skills You Need:


Technical Expertise:

Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc.


Leadership & Guidance:

Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise.
Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks.


Planning & Organization Ability:

Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.


Problem Solving & Initiative:

Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques.
Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.


Business Awareness:

Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.
Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills.


Communication:

Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit.
Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers and suppliers.


Decision Making:

Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review.
Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes.
Visualizes long-term results.
Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist.
Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries.


What We're Looking For:

The Principal Engineer has typically acquired eight (8) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or Six (6) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico* is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.

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


Acceptable Alternative:

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 preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

ABET accredited program requirement may be waived at the discretion of VP or Executive level above based on relevant qualifications and experience.


Where You’ll Work: On-Site

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.

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!


Compensation Data


Compensation Grade:


SP20-009


Compensation Range:


$112,869.00-146,730.50 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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