Transmission Line Engineering Manager

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing a Transmission Line Engineering (TLE) team's activities associated with expansion and upgrading of AEP transmission line facilities. The manager will coordinate team activities with Project Management to ensure engineering and design, route selection, production of construction drawings and specifications, and preparation of a bill of materials are completed in accordance with corporate objectives and industry, governmental, and regulatory standards. The position ensures that all activities are performed in accordance with TLE standards or best practices and provide technically and economically appropriate solutions, considering employee and public safety, system reliability, ease of operation, and timely project completion within approved schedules and budgets. The role involves providing solutions to transmission line and civil engineering questions, offering engineering support for operations and maintenance, maintaining owner's records, and providing required reports for regulatory and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Proven leadership skills and experience in managing engineering teams.
Strong understanding of transmission line engineering and design processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET college or university.
A minimum of eight (8) years of electric utility engineering experience with three (3) years in T-Line.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in any state of the U.S. is required (VP or above may waive at their discretion).
Highly skilled in technology and computers.
Effective oral and written communications skills including strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, supervise, and manage the engineering and design of system transmission line facilities.
Effectively utilize engineering consultants as required to accomplish work, including external requirements of customers and joint ventures.
Provide technical consultation and support, including analyses and evaluations for research and development, planning, operations, and maintenance.
Interact and communicate effectively with Right of Way groups, Project Management, Construction management, Station Projects, and Operating Company staff.
Represent AEP at meetings with the public and governmental entities related to existing facilities and new transmission improvements.
Support the annual development of the capital forecast pertaining to AEP transmission lines.
Coordinate needs and support transmission and distribution planning groups, other engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance groups.
Maintain awareness of current industry practices and participate in external committees and groups.
Ensure team members have the necessary software, tools, and support for project completion.
Clearly define performance expectations.
Review and reward job performance to align individual performance with business goals.
Administer effective job performance review and merit salary programs.
Develop employee skills, help employees reach their potential, and establish plans for career goals.
Match resources to assignments to meet strategic needs.
Provide for development and training of a young workforce.
Utilize external resources to support the team and the Capital Program.