Trans Line Engrg Mgr

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervising a Transmission Line Engineering (TLE) team's activities associated with expansion and upgrading of AEP transmission line facilities. Coordinates team's activities with Project Management to see that the engineering and design, route selection, production of construction drawings and specifications and preparation of a bill of materials for a project are completed with corporate objectives in mind and in accordance with industry, governmental and regulatory standards or rules. Ensures that all activities will be performed in accordance with TLE standards or best practices and are technically and economically appropriate solutions to the facility being installed or altered. These activities will be executed with consideration to employee and public safety, system reliability, ease of operation and timely project completion within approved project schedules and budgets. Works with their team to provide solutions to requested transmission line and civil engineering questions made by Project Management, Transmission Services and other AEP organizations. Provide engineering support as needed for the operation and maintenance of system Transmission lines. Keep owner's records and provide required reports for regulatory and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET college or university.
10 years' of electric utility engineering experience, with 5 years' of Line engineering experience.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in any state of the U. S. is required.
Highly skilled in technology and computers.
Effective oral and written communications skills including strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, supervise and otherwise manage the engineering and design of system transmission line facilities.
Effectively utilize engineering consultants as required to accomplish work.
Provide technical consultation and support as required consistent with internal expertise and organizational responsibilities.
Interact and effectively communicate with Right of Way groups, Project Management, Construction management, Station Projects, and Operating Company staff to assure project and corporate goals are successfully met.
Represent AEP at meetings with the public and governmental entities related to existing facilities and the implementation of new transmission improvements.
Support the annual development of the capital forecast pertaining to AEP transmission lines in support of corporate and business unit strategy.
Effectively coordinate needs and support transmission and distribution planning groups, other engineering, operations, construction and maintenance group engaged in or affected by capital improvements to transmission line system
Maintain awareness of current Industry practices and participate in external committees and groups as required.
Ensure that all team members have the software, tools, IS support, etc. needed for completing projects in accordance with standards and corporate objectives.
Clearly define performance expectations.
Review and reward job performance within the organization to align individual performance with business goals.
Administer effective job performance review and merit salary programs.
Develop employee skills as required for workload, help employees to reach their potential and establish plans to set and achieve challenging career goals.