IT Engineer - Aveva PI (Plant Information)

Job Posting End Date

04-07-2026

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

Job Summary

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!

Job Description

Part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework-based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.

What You'll Do:

• Exabit understanding of the AVEVA PI (Plant Information) system, components, and processes

• Ability to understand interrelationships between systems and components

• Demonstrate critical thinking, urgency, and attention to detail to support real time operations

• Able to provide on rotation, after hours (24 x 7) on-call support

Nice-To-Have:

• Preferred intermediate to advanced experience supporting AVEVA PI, Operational Technology Systems, and their components

• AVEVA PI experience, especially with

  • PI Interfaces

  • PI Connectors

  • PI Integrators

• Operational Technology experience – Power Plant Control Systems such as Ovation

• SCADA System related experience

• Understanding of Communications Protocols – OPC, Modbus, DNP, Ovation

What We're Looking For:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required. 

Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

What You'll Get:

$87,633.00 - $109,543.00

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:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $109,543.00

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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