Customer Design Mgr

AEP; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Abilene, TX seeks a Customer Design Manager to lead the team responsible for the design of power system electrical facilities. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers, guiding projects through design, budgeting, and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering with extensive utility experience, and a PE license is a plus. This role involves mentoring staff and ensuring on-time delivery of design solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Associate degree + relevant experience as specified.
• Experience: 6+ years in utility engineering, construction, or supervision in addition to the stated years.
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Customer Design team in electrical facility design.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and customers; ensure clear communication.
• Oversee design, materials, work progress, budgets, codes and schedules to meet requirements.
• Develop staff through training and career development; enforce company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial Engineering or Associate degree + 2 yrs experience

Tools

PE License (preferred)

Job description

## Customer Design MgrApply: Abilene, TX: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 9, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R18979**Job Posting End Date**10-09-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Customer Design team engaged in the design of power system electrical facilities. Develop relationships and effective communication with all stakeholders, and internal and external customers.**Job Description****WHAT YOU'LL DO:** * Ensure the contribution of all employees within the Customer Design group in developing methods and approaches by maintaining close involvement with the employees and listening to their ideas, needs and recommendations.* Ensure that each employee maintains a customer focused attitude by conveying a thorough understanding of customer expectations and instill the importance of achieving superior customer satisfaction.* Understand and advise on the design, material and work progress of department projects to control costs within estimated budget and to ensure codes, policies, standards, internal and external design requirements and schedules are met.* Develop employee skills/knowledge by providing training opportunities for employees to learn and share knowledge, strengthen skills, and deepen and broaden technical and professional capabilities.* Administer and enforce the company's approved personnel policies and effective wage and salary administration program, including performance management and employee career development.* Carry out the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its affirmative action obligations, within the assigned area of responsibility.* Accomplish results by managing staff, including communicating job expectations, assigning responsibilities, establishing accountabilities, setting performance objectives (goals), establishing priorities, providing feedback, and ensuring that staff has required resources to accomplish work. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:** Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or an Associate's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field, plus two years of relevant experience. Experience: Minimum of 6 years' utility experience or other relevant experience in engineering, construction, construction management or engineering supervision IN ADDITION TO THE 2 YEARS LISTED ABOVE. Licenses/Certifications: Registered Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy. Actively fill assigned role in the Incident Command System as necessary including being available outside normal work hours. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with team members and clients. Sit or stand at computer station or desk. Drive to work locations or alternate office locations. #aeptexas#aepcareers**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-009**Compensation Range:**$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The 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.