A group of 20 students and six instructors from the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Mechatronics program in Harlingen visited the nearest switching station to learn about the field they are studying directly from our AEP Texas Protection & Control (P&C) Department.
The visit provided students with an insider's view of the critical infrastructure that powers their community. The P&C Department provided insights into SCADA systems, the operational details of a switching station, and what AEP Texas does to ensure power reliability in the region.
Students were also informed about entry and mid-level wages for positions within the transmission department.