American Electric Power

Protection & Control Field Supv

American Electric Power • $116K — $151K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technology (ABET accredited) with 5 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree with 8 years of experience.
  • Experience in protection and control-related activities.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to coordinate work activities.
  • Knowledge of NERC, FERC, and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate team activities for installation and maintenance tasks.
  • Supervise review of relay and control schemes for effective equipment protection.
  • Oversee schedules and work related to relay recalibration and testing.
  • Direct installation of switchboards and control schemes during maintenance.
  • Analyze interruption reports and provide solutions for relay scheme issues.
  • Maintain compliance records for testing and calibrations as per regulatory standards.
  • Assist in restoration efforts during outages or storm events.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package focused on employee well-being.
  • Relocation assistance for candidates willing to move near the work location.
  • Support for a safe working environment aimed at Zero Harm.
  • Career development opportunities within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
08-26-2026
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.

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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American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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