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Job Posting End Date

08-31-2026

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

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising the installation, operation, and maintenance of relay and protective equipment for all distribution and transmission stations. Responsible for the field activities to ensure compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards. Also responsible to direct efforts during outages to return facilities to service and provide construction management and internal labor resources for transmission and distribution station capital projects.

Job Description

Protection & Control Field Supervisor:

What You'll Do:

• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the work activities of others within the work group.
• Supervise the review of relay and control schemes for proper application to ensure proper operation and protection of all equipment
• Supervise the preparation of schedules and work for relay recalibration; testing; and maintenance of protective relays, controls, RTU, DAS, DMS, and fault recorders.
• Supervise the installation of switchboards, control houses, and protective and control schemes required for temporary use in stations during construction and/or maintenance.
• Supervise the analysis of interruption reports and oscillograms to advise customers in regard to relay scheme problems.
• Supervise the maintenance of records of relay testing, relay settings, calibration, BCT ratios, and other pertinent information on all stations ensuring compliance with all NERC, FERC, and local regulatory requirements.
• Supervise the development of project cost and man-hour estimates for protection and control construction projects. Authorize protection and control transmission construction work by contract forces, including verification of work performed.
• Assist with and advise on restoration efforts during equipment failures or storms to return facilities to service.
• Consult with and provide input to the Technical Service support group for the development and scheduling of annual maintenance work plan. Supervisor is responsible for completion of P&C work plan.
• Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Work Experience requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology or related discipline and typically requires five (5) years of related work experience in protection and control-related activities
• OR an Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology or related degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in protection and control-related activities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong teamwork skills which include collaboration.
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the work activities of others within the work group.

Drive Time Requirement:

• Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 mins of the Columbus Transmission Service Center (580 Old Morrison Road Columbus, Ohio 43213)

• A Relocation package is being offered to assist in relocation requirements

What You'll Get:

Protection & Control Field Supervisor (SG9): $116,255 - $151,132

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.

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:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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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