Station Engineering Manager

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, organizing, budgeting, directing, controlling, and leading engineering, design, and capital planning activities for the expansion and refurbishment of AEP transmission and distribution station facilities. Station engineering and design services may also be provided to other AEP customers. The work encompasses standards for station engineering, design, materials, equipment, and construction; equipment and material specifications; station electrical configurations and physical layouts; and construction and record documents. Solutions must be technically and economically appropriate and align with corporate policy, employee and public safety, system reliability, ease of operation, project schedules, and budgets. The position leads station engineering and design work, supports technical analyses and consultation for other groups, and contributes to capital forecasting and operating and salary budgets. It coordinates with planning, engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance groups. The manager also ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements, promotes safety, and oversees employee performance, reviews, compensation programs, and career development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
At least eight years of electric utility engineering experience.
At least three years of experience in station design, maintenance, or construction.
At least three years of experience leading engineering, construction, or operations assignments.
Driver's license in the state of residence.
Strong technology and computer skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
Job site observations are required.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer in any U.S. state is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and supervise engineering and design of AEP system station facilities and external station facilities requested by customers, consistent with approved schedules, budgets, and available resources.
Provide technical consultation and support, including analyses and evaluations for research and development, planning, operations, maintenance, and other assigned activities.
Support annual development of the capital forecast for AEP stations, prioritizing customer and public projects, system improvements, equipment troubles, facility rehabilitation, and other capital work in support of corporate and business unit strategy.
Coordinate the needs and support of transmission and distribution planning, engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance groups involved in or affected by station and system capital improvements.
Assist in developing internal operating and salary budgets for Station Projects Engineering.
Ensure work complies with company policies, practices, standards, and rules, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations and procedures.
Promote and enforce corporate safety and health practices and programs, and contribute to safety investigations as required.
Define performance expectations and evaluate, review, and reward job performance in alignment with business goals.
Administer job performance review and merit salary programs.
Develop employees and help them establish and achieve challenging career goals.