Director, Project Engineering - Renewables & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Columbus, OH seeks a Director of Project Engineering to lead the engineering organization responsible for strategic generation capital programs across renewables and major modernization projects.

You will oversee project engineering from development to commissioning and ensure safety, reliability, and budgetary alignment with corporate goals. The role guides a team of project engineers, drives governance, and partners with multiple functions to deliver value and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering ABET-accredited.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any US state required.
• Minimum of 12 years in utility engineering with 5+ years supervising engineering resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of renewable and major capital projects from development through commissioning.
• Ensure safe, on-schedule, within-budget delivery and alignment with growth strategies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing project engineering organization with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

American Electric Power Co. in Columbus, OH seeks a Director of Project Engineering to lead the engineering organization responsible for strategic generation capital programs across renewables and major modernization projects.

You will oversee project engineering from development to commissioning and ensure safety, reliability, and budgetary alignment with corporate goals. The role guides a team of project engineers, drives governance, and partners with multiple functions to deliver value and