Director of Engineering

American Electric Power; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Long Term Incentive

401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Director of Engineering at the Ohio office in Gahanna to oversee engineering, business operations, Right of Way, reliability and capital programs. You will lead a team, set design standards, manage contractors, and drive IT systems across the engineering process.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in power engineering and 3+ years leading teams; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• MBA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, management and leadership to a staff of engineering, project management and right of way employees and contractors.
• Develop business operations strategies that support a safe, reliable, cost effective, and technically sound distribution system.
• Establish company-wide design standards and implement work plans and budgets.
• Lead engineering and technical discussions in regulatory proceedings or external presentations.
• Establish policies and procedures for all engineering activities and provide training to staff.
• Manage engineering contracts to ensure deliverables meet design standards and terms.
• Coordinate with C&DS and other distribution teams on wide initiatives.
• Oversee IT systems used in the engineering process and maximize their utilization.
• Identify new technical solutions in the electric distribution industry.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder collaboration

IT systems oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

MBA

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-14-2026

Job Summary

The Director of Engineering will provide oversight and management of the engineering, business operations, Right of Way, reliability and technical functions for distribution in the execution of major capital programs. This includes providing leadership and coaching to the engineering organization, managing engineering contractors, establishing engineering design standards, documenting engineering policies and procedures, strategic planning of business operations, managing all IT systems used in the engineering process, evaluating technical solutions, and coordinating a consistent engineering process with the district managers. In performing these duties, this position will lead the Operating Company's distribution organization to implement business solutions that will optimize the process improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Provide oversight, management and leadership to a staff of the operating company's engineering, project management and right of way employees and contract employees that both demonstrates and promotes the company's cultural values.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the distribution leadership team to develop business operations strategies that supports a safe, reliable, cost effective, and technically sound distribution system for our customers and employees.
• Work collaboratively with distribution district managers, their staff and other key stakeholders to establish company-wide design standards and develop and implement work plans and budgets.
• Serve as lead engineering and technical expert in regulatory proceedings or in external presentations.
• Establish policies and procedures for all engineering activities and provide training and education to distribution employees.
• Manage all engineering contracts to ensure that the deliverables meet AEP design standards, the engineering work is being in an efficient manner, and that all contract terms are being met.
• Act as the lead within the operating company to work directly with C&DS and other distribution organizations on all engineering and technical related AEP wide initiatives.
• Responsible for management of all IT systems used in the engineering process and ensuring the systems capabilities are fully utilized.
• Seek out and identify new technical solutions in the electric distribution industry.

What We're Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field
• MBA preferred but not required

Experience

• 10 + years in power engineering or technical field
• 3+ years of managing or leading engineering teams

Where You'll Work

• At our AEP Ohio Office in Gahanna, OH

What you'll get

• Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• 401K
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

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:

SP20-011

Compensation Range:

$160,434.00 - $208,565.50

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.