EE & Consumer Program Coordinator

American Electric Power • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Under general supervision, supports the evaluation of EE & Consumer Programs resource applications submitted by third-party contractors, coordinates with other planning and business unit functions on issues related to EE & Consumer Programs, provides general support for either operating company programs or system wide programs, as appropriate, and collaborates with other utility personnel. Supports data collection and program evaluation process for operating companies. Assists procurement and legal in securing corporate contractor agreements and general operating T&Cs. Are you an organized and result driven individual passionate about energy and sustainability? Indiana Michigan Power is looking to hire YOU! This opportunity might be the right role for you to jump into a long-standing utility company that is committed to providing clean and dependable energy to the markets we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, applied sciences, agriculture, or IT.
• Minimum of two years' experience in energy efficiency OR consumer programs.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize workload.
• Demonstrates high math, science, and engineering competencies.
• Knowledge of environmental, national energy issues, and ability to share that knowledge with others.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and evaluating submits detailed RFI/RFQ/RFP documents to prospective third-party contractors.
• Supports program promotion strategies, data collection procedures/forms, Measurement and Verification (M&V) requirements, cost tracking procedures, and required internal and external training guidelines.
• Assists to ensure successful programs are implemented to help achieve the Company's overall EE & Consumer Programs goals and objective.
• Effectively works with other operating company and AEP staff, legal, operating company regulatory staff, integrated resource planning, regulatory pricing and analysis, and public policy to ensure understanding of program processes and mutual agreement of overall strategies.
• Provides technical and financial evaluation of EE & Consumer Programs proposals.
• Supports the review of proposals submitted by third-party contractors to ensure adherence to stated program guidelines, goals, and objectives and makes recommendations to the EE & Consumer Programs Manager as to the most effective program implementation and evaluation strategies.
• Helps to identify discrepancies with contractor proposals and/or clarification of overall program process, implementation procedures, costs, etc.
• Provides support of M&V activities and assists in program implementation and data collection.
• Supports EE & Consumer Programs activities with appropriate other functions within AEP.
• Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of EE & Consumer Programs-related activities in all functional areas and the interrelationships among them.
• Participates in regular communication with EE & Consumer Programs Manager, AEP, and operating company organizational units to ensure understanding of expected deliverables, timetables, successes, needed process improvement, and overall roles and responsibilities.
• Distributes feedback from internal and external organizations to appropriate AEP and operating company personnel.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees