Coordinator Assc- Coordinator Sr

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Onsite locations: New Albany, OH; Roan

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH is seeking candidates for multiple grades in project and design support roles. Roles involve onboarding, coordinating internal teams, contractors, budgeting, risk management, and skilled use of Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Cognos to track project performance.

These positions require strong communication, organizational skills, and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Associate's degree with 2 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with relevant experience as specified per grade levels.
• Experience levels vary by grade, from 3 to 6 years for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and monitor onboarding and hiring processes.
• Coordinate and oversee work across internal teams, contractors and vendors.
• Plan and organize project and outage activities including scheduling, budgeting, risk management.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for mid-level projects.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve problems independently and with others.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders on progress, risk strategies and updates.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders including regulatory bodies.
• Administer basic contract processes including requisitions and change orders.
• Support project management standards and Lean/continuous improvement.
• Provide training, mentorship and performance feedback.
• Communicate via reports, presentations and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety and environmental requirements.
• Support change management and decision-making processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Planning and time management

Verbal and written communication

Excel advanced formulas

Data analytics and visualization

Power BI

SQL

Contract terms interpretation

Problem-solving and initiative

Willingness to travel/overtime

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Associate's degree in technical field + 3 years

Associate's technical degree + 6 years

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

PowerQuery

Smartsheet

Maximo

Cognos

ServiceNow

DocuSign

SharePoint

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-05-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Under some supervision, performs work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives

Job Description

We are considering candidates for different grades for this position. Candidates will be evaluated & considered for the highest grade for which they qualify.

What you’ll do:

• Facilitate and monitor personnel onboarding and hiring processes.
• Coordinate and oversee work activities across internal teams, contractors, and vendors to resolve technical tasks.
• Plan and organize project and outage-related activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Monitor forecasts, budgets, cost tracking, and variance analysis for intermediate-level projects.
• Apply technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solve moderate to complex problems independently and collaboratively.
• Lead and facilitate meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, safety, risk strategies, and operational updates.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Administer basic contract processes including requisitions, work authorizations, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Support and apply project management standards and methodologies, including Lean and continuous improvement practices.
• Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback to peers and junior staff.
• Communicate effectively through reports, presentations, and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Support change management processes and contribute to consensus-building and decision-making efforts.

What we’re looking for:

Grade 5:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college or
• Associate's degree with 2 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
• Experience :Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college or an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.

Grade 6:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college OR
• Associate's degree in a technical field and 3 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of three years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge.

Grade 7:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college OR
• Associate's technical degree and 6 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge.

Other Must Haves:

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data integration).
• Strong reporting and data analytics skills, including the ability to extract, analyze, and visualize data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Cognos to support decision-making and project performance tracking.
• Working knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, PowerQuery, and Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Maximo, Cognos, ServiceNow, DocuSign, and SharePoint (admin-level preferred).
• Ability to interpret and apply basic contract terms.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and initiative in managing responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional overtime as needed.

What you’ll get:

• Grade 5: $63,496- $78,000
• Grade 6: $72,380 - $90,475
• Grade 7: $85,081 - $106,354

Where you’ll work:

• Onsite in New Albany, OH, Roanoke VA, OR Tulsa,OK.

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

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $109,543.00

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.

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.