Customer Design Lead - Power Systems

American Electric Power Co.; Benton Harbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Customer Design Manager to lead the Customer Design team in the design of power system facilities. You will build relationships with stakeholders and customers, guiding project design, budgets, and schedules.

The role emphasizes mentoring and training, enforcing policy, and career development while upholding safety, ethics, and compliance. Occasional travel to project sites and incident command participation may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in engineering with two years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 6 years' utility experience or related engineering supervision.
• Professional Engineer license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Customer Design team in the design of power system facilities.
• Develop relationships and communicate with stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure projects meet codes, policies, standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop employee skills through training and career development; manage performance and resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial Engineering

Associate's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial Engineering

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Customer Design Manager to lead the Customer Design team in the design of power system facilities. You will build relationships with stakeholders and customers, guiding project design, budgets, and schedules.

The role emphasizes mentoring and training, enforcing policy, and career development while upholding safety, ethics, and compliance. Occasional travel to project sites and incident command participation may be required.