American Electric Power

Trans Plng & Eng Process Lead

American Electric Power$116K — $151K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil) from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent qualifications.
  • 7+ years of experience in Transmission engineering, construction, or operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to supervise and direct personnel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, PMP or equivalent also desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and direct employee teams for engineering project initiatives.
  • Organize processes for efficient solutions and promote best practices.
  • Lead and facilitate work activities and manage cross-functional communication.
  • Develop project estimates and internal budgets for assigned projects.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for engineering efforts.
  • Make key decisions impacting project strategy and execution.
  • Communicate project progress and results clearly to management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and further training.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available.
Full Job Description

Job Posting End Date

06-27-2026

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

Job Summary

For planning and engineering projects/initiatives, coordinate and direct employee teams providing guidance and leadership for assigned activities, assuring that the results meet corporate needs and are aligned with strategy. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, leading, monitoring and control, reporting, and budgeting activities for the projects. These activities will be executed in a manner that ensures application of technically and economically appropriate engineering solutions. Consideration shall be given to employee and public safety, compliance, system reliability, standardization, ease of operation, and timely project completion within approved project schedules and authorized budgets.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Provide engineering project management support to the Planning and Engineering organizations. Specifically, manage and execute the special project and cross-functional needs of these organizations in the execution of their Capital and O&M plans.

  • Effectively organize effort and address the need for efficient solutions, standardization, and promotion of best practice, timely solutions and effective use of resources. Support process improvement efforts related to Standards, production processes and compliance. Needs to have the ability to identify the “best for AEP” solution that considers all cross-functional implications.

  • Leads, facilitates and coordinates the work activities of others within the work group. Reaches outs and communicates across boundaries and effectively manages change. Effectively coordinate needs and support of planning and engineering groups and other project management, operations, construction and maintenance groups impacted by the initiatives.

  • Develop project estimates and internal budgets for assigned activities. Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional or organizational interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques.

  • Develops plans for identifying and mitigating risks associated with effort. Reaches outs and communicates across boundaries and effectively manages change. Possesses the authority and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review.

  • Identifies and presents to management key decisions affecting strategy and execution. Ensures all work activities are performed according to plan and established schedules, in accordance with policies, practices, standards and rules of the Company and in compliance with regulations and procedures required by external agencies.

  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Presents to management and others clear and concise communications regarding effort, progress and results.

What We’re Looking For:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET* accredited institution; degree preference is in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil engineering

 OR

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternatives are:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S.

 OR

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Work Experience:

  • Typically has acquired 7 or more years' experience in Transmission engineering, construction or operations, or other equivalent related experience such as Distribution or Generation engineering, construction or operations experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to effectively supervise and direct the work of assigned personnel and the ability to effectively and professionally deal with co-workers and customers is required.
  • Professional Engineer license desired.
  • PMP or equivalent preferred.

What You’ll Get:

Base Salary from $116,255-$151,132/year. In addition to 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:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S 60 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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About American Electric Power

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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1906
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