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Senior Substation Engineer - Transmission System Operations - aep
Systems Engineer
Lead complex substation projects, optimize transmission operations, and ensure reliability across a high‑voltage network using SCADA and advanced power system tools.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain substation equipment and protection schemes for high‑voltage transmission lines.
- Lead field and laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and corrective actions to enhance system reliability.
- Collaborate with operations, planning, and maintenance teams to integrate new assets and upgrade existing infrastructure.
- Develop and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and documentation for substation projects.
- Analyze performance data, conduct root‑cause investigations, and recommend improvements to reduce outages.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in substation design, operation, and maintenance within a transmission environment.
- Proficiency with SCADA, protection relays, and power system analysis software.
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and problem‑solving abilities.
Skills
electrical engineering