Dist Design Project Coord - Sr

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Distribution Design Coordinator to oversee resource coordination for the design and construction of distribution facilities. You will ensure work orders meet specifications, coordinate with contractors, and track billing and permitting while staying within budgets.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field with several years of experience, or an Associate degree with extensive design/construction background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited preferred) with 3 years related experience
• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or related technical degree with 5 years experience in design/construction of distribution facilities
• Minimum of 7 years experience in design/construction of distribution facilities without a degree

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all resource requirements for the distribution line and telecom components
• Ensure work order packages meet specifications and are delivered on time within budget
• Interface with contracting firms and all departments related to distribution design
• Coordinate pre-design meetings, on-boarding, customer concerns, storm assessment resource tracking and billing
• Review contractor work order packages for accurate accounting, materials and forms
• Assist with issues between construction and engineering contractors
• Assist with customer concerns and storm resource training and billing

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Contractor liaison

Budget management

Design review

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Associated degree in electrical technology

7+ years experience without degree

Tools

DDS

Smart Sheet

Storms

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-04-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating all resource requirements associated with the distribution line and telecommunications components in the applicable work plan. Ensure all work order packages are designed to specifications and delivered on time within the budget. Responsible for interfacing with contracting firms and all departments associated with distribution design. Coordinate activities associated with pre-design meetings, on-boarding, customer concerns, storm assessment resource tracking, and billing.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• With limited assistance, ensure work order design meets minimum specifications outlined in the AEP Distribution Standards Manual along with associated work order documents.
• Attend/Coordinate pre-design meetings with contracting firm, PMO, engineering, R/W, forestry and lineProvide detailed AEP software training for contractors such as DDS, Smart Sheet, Storms, etc.
• Review contractors work order packages for accurate accounting, material, and required formsCoordinate r/w easement, permit application processes between right of way agents and contractorsMonitor and review contractor billing
• Assist with any issues between construction and engineering contractors
• Assist with customer related concerns/complaintsAssist with storm assessment contract resource training, billing, and coordination

What We Are Looking For:

Education and experience requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited preferred), Business Administration, Construction Management, or equivalent education with 3 years’ of related experience OR
• Associate’s degree in electrical/electronic technology or related technical degree and 5 years’ experience in design and/or construction of distribution facilities, OR
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in design and/or construction of distribution facilities without a degree.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.

Physical demand: ability to walk to remote locations in dense fauna and traverse inclines.Travel requirement expected: > 50% of the timeAbility to handle multiple distribution projects of variable complexity.

What You’ll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

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!cal demand: ability to walk to remote locations in dense fauna and traverse inclines.Travel requirement expected: > 50% of the timeAbility to handle multiple distribution projects of variable complexity.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

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.