Job Posting End Date
07-27-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
In this role, you'll be working under the direct responsibility and authority of a System Control Center Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr., assist with limited instruction in overseeing the safe, efficient, reliable operation and coordination of the AEP transmission system across various RTO regions. Assists with the coordination and arrangement of congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded transmission facilities. Supports, through coordination with the applicable RTO, the arrangement and approval of switching operations and removal of equipment for maintenance of transmission lines and stations. Maintains acceptable AEP transmission system voltage levels. Responsible for developing proper notifications regarding outages and system disturbances to management, DOE, NERC, and FERC as required. This is an intermediate trainee position and does not take any independent real-time actions. All actions performed that could impact the real-time system must be performed under the direct supervision by a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr.Job Description
What You'll Do:
As an operator-in-training at the highest authority real-time desk in AEP, you must work under the direction and authority of a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal, or Sr. and you won't be allowed to take any independent actions.
All actions performed that could impact the real-time system must be performed under the direct supervision by a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal, or Sr. Assist in the coordination within the applicable RTO the arrangement and approval of switching operations for the removal or restoration of equipment.
You'll assist in initiating, coordinating, and arranging among RTO, AEP Generation Dispatch, and the AEP Transmission Dispatch Centers, for congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded AEP transmission facilities, including arranging for off-cost generation dispatch to relieve local constraints.
You'll maintain clear and detailed records of all pertinent activities involving the Transmission Systems. Initiate notifications to designated management personnel of major interruptions, abnormal conditions and other system emergency conditions.
You'll monitor and test communications facilities and report malfunctions to proper personnel for corrective action.
Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers opportunity for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate position with increased requirements such as educational, skill, experience and licenses/certification for SCC Reliability Coordinator.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience: Two (2) year Technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering OR High School and two (2) years' experience operating a civil or military power system.
Requirement:
Must Pass the SOPD II Test
Licenses/Certifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Other:
These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
Must obtain NERC certification at the Transmission Operator (TOP) or Reliability Coordinator (RC) level.
Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as established by the Company, all required training to advance to the next higher classification within the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
Ability to follow and communicate instructions clearly and concisely.
Must work a twelve-hour uninterrupted rotating shift schedule that consists of nights, weekends and holidays.
Must have willingness to accept on call responsibilities and call outs.
Must have the ability to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and to analyze conditions and make proper decisions quickly while dealing with diverse situations simultaneously.
Must have the ability to effectively work in a team environment and professionally deal with co-workers, customers and management personnel.
This position requires a thorough knowledge and use of safety procedures.
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!
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $109,543.00The 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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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Skills Required
- Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering OR High School plus two years' experience operating a civil or military power system
- Must pass the SOPD II Test
- Must obtain NERC certification at the Transmission Operator (TOP) or Reliability Coordinator (RC) level
- Valid state driver's license
- Must work a 12-hour uninterrupted rotating shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness to accept on-call responsibilities and call outs
- Ability to follow and communicate instructions clearly and concisely
- Ability to work under pressure, analyze conditions, and make prompt decisions
- Ability to effectively work in a team environment and professionally interact with coworkers, customers, and management
- Thorough knowledge and use of safety procedures
- Satisfactorily complete required training to advance within the line of progression
What We Do
Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.
