American Electric Power

Managing Director Generation Plant Engineering

American Electric Power • $188K — $245K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred
  • Minimum 12 years of progressive engineering experience in power generation
  • At least 4 years of leadership or management experience
  • Strong knowledge of generation systems (fossil, renewables, or multi-technology fleets)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement technical vision and strategic direction for generation organization
  • Oversee plant level engineering activities across I&M generation facilities
  • Ensure operations staff are trained and compliant with engineering design standards
  • Collaborate with central engineering to implement new technologies and equipment
  • Lead the development of Asset Health Reports and long-term investment plans
  • Promote robust safety, health, and environmental programs
  • Manage contractor and vendor relationships for quality and effectiveness

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentives
  • 401K match
  • AEP pension plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package aimed at employee well-being
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Job Posting End Date
08-20-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Managing Director, Generation Plant Engineering, is responsible for working with I&M Generation Leadership and plant operations teams to provide technical direction and oversight of all plant level engineering matters across the company's generation fleet. This role works closely with AEP's central engineering organization to ensure all AEP engineering standards, design basis, best practices, and technical requirements are implemented at I&M's generation sites. This position also works closely with plant operations to provide training and oversight to operations staff, engage in troubleshooting operational issues, lead root cause analysis, and coordinate third party technical support. This leadership position also emphasizes continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and the integration of new technologies to enhance performance and efficiency across all generation assets.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Strategic Leadership
  • Actively participate on I&M Generation Leadership team in the development and implementation of the technical vision and strategic direction for the generation organization.
  • Serve as I&M's primary lead for communication and coordination with AEP's central engineering team on technical strategic plan and new technologies.
  • Establish long-term strategies along with near-term goals, action plans, and performance objectives.


Engineering Oversight
  • Direct and oversee plant level engineering activities across I&M's generation facilities.
  • Provide timely engineering and technical support to Plant Managers and coordinate activities with AEP central engineering and/or third-party technical support as necessary.
  • Actively engage with operations teams and engineering support to ensure alignment with project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.


Standards & Compliance
  • Ensure operations staff at each I&M facility is property trained and operates I&M generation facilities in accordance with engineering design standards and guidelines consistent with industry regulations and company requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.


Technology & Innovation
  • Work with AEP central engineering and I&M Generation Leadership to evaluate, select, and implement new technologies, equipment, and vendor solutions to improve performance and reduce cost.
  • Drive modernization and digital transformation initiatives within I&M's generation portfolio.


Planning & Budgeting
  • Work with Plant Managers in the development of annual work plans, capital projects, and resource forecasts.
  • Lead the development and coordination of Asset Health Reports for I&M generation assets and develop long-term investment plans to support safe and reliable operations.


Operational Excellence
  • Work with I&M Generation Leadership team and Plant Managers to promote and enforce robust safety, health, and environmental programs at I&M Generation facilities.
  • Work with Plant Managers to ensure strong quality control processes and continuous improvement practices are in place.


Talent Management
  • Participate in recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing plant engineering workforce.
  • Develop and implement training programs that increase the engineering and technical skills of I&M's workforce,


Contractor & Vendor Management
  • Work with AEP central engineering and procurement to ensure proper technical specifications, scopes of work, and quality control processes are in place for contractors and vendors performing work on I&M generation facilities.
  • Ensure accountability, cost effectiveness, and service quality of all third-party engineering and technical firms used to perform work on I&M generation assets.


What We're Looking For:

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field(Master's degree preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is preferred


Experience:
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive engineering experience within power generation.
  • At least 4 years of leadership or management experience.


Key Competencies
  • Strategic and business leadership
  • Technical expertise in generation systems (e.g., fossil, renewables, or multi-technology fleets)
  • Financial and operational acumen
  • Change leadership and innovation mindset
  • Talent development and team leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement


Work Environment
  • Office-based with travel up to 25% to generation facilities.
  • Involves work in industrial environments, including exposure to standard plant conditions.


Where You'll Work:
  • On-Site in Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN or Rockport, IN


What You'll Get:
  • Base salary
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive
  • 401K match
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.


Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-012

Compensation Range:

$188,524.00 - $245,080.00

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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American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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