Brian Lowe, Pe
About Brian Lowe, Pe
Brian Lowe is a Protection and Control Engineer at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2011. He specializes in area protection studies, transmission line settings, and compliance with NERC standards.
Work at American Electric Power
Brian Lowe has been employed at American Electric Power (AEP) as a Protection and Control Engineer since 2011. In this role, he leads relay protection and control activities for high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) electrical substation projects. He performs area protection studies and recommends settings for transmission line and station protection schemes. Additionally, he coordinates with transmission customers and interconnected companies on protection issues, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Brian Lowe earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in protection and control engineering. He also completed his secondary education at St. Edward High School from 2003 to 2007. His expertise includes performing activities related to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) protection and control standards, analyzing interruption reports, and modeling transmission system impedances.
Background
Brian Lowe began his career with an internship as an Electrical Engineer at GreenField Solar Corp in 2010, where he worked for three months in Oberlin, Ohio. This early experience contributed to his understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices. Following his internship, he joined American Electric Power, where he has developed his skills and knowledge in protection and control engineering over the past 13 years.
Achievements
In his role at American Electric Power, Brian Lowe performs activities related to project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned substation projects. He analyzes fault recorder records to resolve protection and control problems and conducts short circuit fault studies as part of his engineering responsibilities. His contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly in protection and control, are evident through his ongoing work and adherence to industry standards.