DER Project Manager - Energy Systems & Interconnection

American Electric Power Co.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a DER Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of distributed energy resource projects from initiation through commissioning and closeout. This role leads interconnection efforts for battery energy storage, solar generation, and other distributed assets on the electric distribution system, coordinating with customers, developers, engineering teams, contractors, and regulators.

You will manage schedules, budgets, safety and quality, and ensure on-time delivery within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with no experience (0 years)
• Two-year associate degree in the same required disciplines with two (2) years of qualified experience
• High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years qualified experience

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple DER projects simultaneously throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Monitor project performance and take corrective action to mitigate schedule, cost, and scope impacts.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality, safety, and operational requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between customers, developers, consultants, contractors, and internal utility organizations.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and communicate project progress to stakeholders.
• Manage customer expectations regarding project scope, schedule, budget, and interconnection requirements.
• Coordinate with Distribution Planning, Protection & Control, Telecommunications, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Construction teams.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Track customer contributions such as CIAC (Contribution in Aid of Construction) and other project funding requirements.
• Monitor project financial performance and ensure compliance with company financial controls.
• Support annual capital planning and portfolio budgeting activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Maintain project risk registers and develop mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical project concerns and recommend solutions.
• Lead resolution efforts for schedule delays, design conflicts, procurement constraints, and construction challenges.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, interconnection requirements, environmental regulations, and applicable industry codes.
• Support regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.
• Maintain project records and ensure adherence to company governance processes.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Ensure all operational, engineering, and safety requirements are satisfied prior to project turnover.
• Manage punch-list completion and project closeout documentation.
• Capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Interconnection requirements

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering/business/project management/computer science

Associate degree in same disciplines with 2 years experience

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years experience

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a DER Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of distributed energy resource projects from initiation through commissioning and closeout. This role leads interconnection efforts for battery energy storage, solar generation, and other distributed assets on the electric distribution system, coordinating with customers, developers, engineering teams, contractors, and regulators.

You will manage schedules, budgets, safety and quality, and ensure on-time delivery within