Alt Energy Resource Mgr (Corpus Christi, TX)

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to direct all aspects of distributed energy resources (DERs) for the operating company.

The role includes developing strategic and tactical plans, coordinating DER interconnections, and aligning programs with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. You will lead a team, engage regulators and external partners, oversee interconnection processes and PPA work, and help shape policy to support DER deployments, EV charging, and energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology is required.
• Minimum of ten years of utility industry or applicable experience in engineering, business development, regulatory, financial and/or business strategy roles.
• Minimum of three years in a leadership role.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop an alternative energy resource strategy for customer-owned and co-sourced projects.
• Maintain continuous assessment of the strategy and make adjustments when appropriate.
• Lead DER interconnection process and team at the operating company.
• Prepare and conduct presentations, summaries, testimony, and other communications for stakeholder outreach.
• Stay abreast of current DER technologies to provide value to the company and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-30-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Manage and provide the leadership of all areas associated with distributed energy resources (DERs) for the operating company. This could include, but is not limited to, development of strategic and tactical plans to meet operating company and department objectives, managing processes for distribution interconnections, coordination with other business unit functions on issues related to DERs, and other general functions that may impact DER programs, projects, and initiatives.

Scope/Span of Control

Requirement for Grade 10: Must have direct reports.

What You’ll Do

Develop an alternative energy resource strategy for customer-owned and co-sourced project. This would include determining the desired technologies to pursue and ensuring the anticipated results of programs and initiatives align with the Operating Company’s plans to meet the required Alternative Energy Resources Portfolio Standards.

Maintain continuous assessment of the strategy and make adjustments when appropriate.

Take appropriate actions to ensure any renewable energy resources generating facilities are properly certified with the state’s Public Utility Commission.

Engage with other operating companies and corporate subject matter experts to evaluate and determine appropriate strategies for integrating DERs to the distribution system, which may include, but is not limited to: electric vehicles (EV), energy storage, demand response (DR), and renewables.

Evaluate relative economics across projects of various scale, locational benefit, technology attributes and performance characteristics.

Additionally be engaged in regulatory and public policy in order to shape policy to align with strategies.

Prepare and conduct presentations, summaries, testimony and other communications necessary to support ongoing internal and external stakeholder outreach efforts.

Stay abreast of current DER technologies to provide additional value to the operating company, our customers, and communities.

Continually assess the DER market conditions and use this intelligence to support recommendations on business plan developments.

Lead and manage the DER interconnection process and team at the operating company.

Manage non-customer Power Purchase Agreements. This would include, but is not limited to, working with Commercial Operations to prepare a RFP and securing the PPA, oversight and administration of the PPA, preparing and securing an Interconnection Agreement, coordinating any construction of AEP facilities, and securing a standard electric service agreement, as needed.

Support regulatory filings associated with regulated renewables.

Take a lead role in EV Charging Marketing & Customer Outreach including tariffs, incentives, etc.

Lead OPCO effort related to evaluation of Demand Reduction participation in SPP Markets as well as interface with third party aggregators.

May serve as a resource to Customer Account Managers for electric service contract development.

Education requirements are listed below:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Minimum of ten years of utility industry or applicable experience in an engineering, business development, regulatory, financial and/or business strategy role.

Minimum of three years in a leadership role.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Exhibits solid leadership and supervisory skills. Strong technical knowledge of electric utility systems and distributed generation equipment. Excellent analytical and time management skills. Knowledgeable on state and national energy issues. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven record of establishing constructive and strong relationships with customers, co-workers, trade allies, regulators, government representatives, utility industry associates, and others. Makes sound business decisions and takes full accountability for decisions.

What You’ll Get

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. At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-010

Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is:

S – 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

AEP Corporate Information

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We’re redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.