Director of Engineering

Ohio Power Company; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 157,000 - 212,000; 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 (AEP) in Ohio seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee engineering, business operations, Right of Way, and reliability for the distribution system. The role includes coaching staff, managing contractors, setting design standards, budgeting, and coordinating with district managers.

The position leads the distribution organization to implement business solutions, optimize processes, and drive capital programs across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years in power engineering or technical field.
• 3+ years of managing or leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership to engineering, project management, and right-of-way teams.
• Develop business operations strategies for a safe, reliable, cost-effective distribution system.
• Establish design standards and manage engineering contracts to meet AEP standards.
• Lead IT systems management for engineering processes and drive process improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IT systems management

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-14-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

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.

Job Description

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

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:

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 being 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.

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We’re redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.