Director of Engineering

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Job Summary

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Provide oversight, management and leadership to a staff of the operating company's engineering, project management and right of way employees and contract employees that both demonstrates and promotes the company's cultural values.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the distribution leadership team to develop business operations strategies that supports a safe, reliable, cost effective, and technically sound distribution system for our customers and employees.
• Work collaboratively with distribution district managers, their staff and other key stakeholders to establish company-wide design standards and develop and implement work plans and budgets.
• Serve as lead engineering and technical expert in regulatory proceedings or in external presentations.
• Establish policies and procedures for all engineering activities and provide training and education to distribution employees.
• Manage all engineering contracts to ensure that the deliverables meet AEP design standards, the engineering work is being in an efficient manner, and that all contract terms are being met.
• Act as the lead within the operating company to work directly with C&DS and other distribution organizations on all engineering and technical related AEP wide initiatives.
• Responsible for management of all IT systems used in the engineering process and ensuring the systems capabilities are fully utilized.
• Seek out and identify new technical solutions in the electric distribution industry.

What We're Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field
• MBA preferred but not required

Experience

• 10 + years in power engineering or technical field
• 3+ years of managing or leading engineering teams

Where You'll Work:

• At our AEP Ohio Office in Gahanna, OH

What you’ll get:

• Base Salary 

• Annual Bonus

• Long Term Incentive

• 401K

• AEP Pension

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

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!

Compensation Data

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Compensation Range:

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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