Job Posting End Date
11-17-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Engineer -- Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Technical Specialist -- Intermediate level of responsibility to facilitate and maintain programs/ systems/ equipment critical to the AEP generating fleet according to established guidelines and specific work tasks. Has knowledge of program/ system/ equipment requirements and completes assigned work with proficiency. Supports, in collaboration with local and/or remote resources, the forecasting, planning, installation, and commissioning of enhancements to the programs/systems/equipment to meet AEP requirements. Help site personnel troubleshoot issues.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
Familiarity with the following:
Networking Knowledge/Experience
Review Firewall Rules and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to ensure proper electronic access controls are in place.
Review/understand network switch settings and capable of performing configuration/modifications to switches (e.g., Cisco).
Basic network troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of commonly used protocols in the Control System environment is a plus (e.g., TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP3).
Experience with network tools is a plus (e.g., NMAP, NESSUS, Wireshark, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM))
Control System Environment Experience with Controls, Monitoring, and Protection equipment is a plus. This includes such equipment as DCS (Emerson, ABB, GE, Siemens, etc.), PLCs (Allen-Bradley Controllogix, GE, Siemens, etc.), Recorders, Historians, GE and SEL Protective relays.
Understanding of potential vulnerabilities and mitigations. Experience installing patches or upgrading firmware a plus.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues.
Practical knowledge and skill with computers and interfacing to other devices.
Experience with the configuration and installation of servers, workstations, and appliances a plus.
Understanding how NIST 800-82 from a cybersecurity perspective applies in the Control System environment is a plus.
Security Frameworks and Standards Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and standards is a plus (such as NIST, NERC CIP, and IEC 62443) including NIST Cybersecurity framework (CSF 2.0).
Core Skillset Knowledgeable about computers systems (Windows, Linux, etc…).
Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Experience with Visio a plus.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer or Technical Specialist level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level Engineers or Technical Specialists.
What We’re Looking For:
Engineer -- Education and Experience Requirements are listed below:
Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternative is:
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.**VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non-ABET accredited program
Technical Specialist:
Education…