EE&Consumer Program Coord

American Electric Power Co.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Competitive pay

Educational opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AEP in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a professional to support EE & Consumer Programs evaluation and contractor coordination. Under general supervision, you will help collect data, evaluate proposals, and assist in securing contractor agreements and general operating terms and conditions.

You'll work with multiple teams across operating companies and legal, helping ensure programs meet goals, maintain compliance, and deliver reliable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, applied sciences, agriculture, or IT is required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in energy efficiency or consumer programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and evaluating detailed RFI/RFQ/RFP documents to prospective third‑party contractors.
• Supports program promotion strategies, data collection procedures/forms, M&V requirements, cost tracking procedures, and training guidelines.
• Ensure programs are implemented to help achieve EE & Consumer Programs goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with AEP staff, legal, IRP, regulatory pricing and analysis, and public policy on program processes and strategies.
• Provide technical and financial evaluation of EE & Consumer Programs proposals.
• Review contractor proposals for adherence to guidelines and advise on implementation and evaluation strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Math/engineering competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, applied sciences, agriculture, or IT

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, supports the evaluation of EE & Consumer Programs resource applications submitted by third‑party contractors, coordinates with other planning and business unit functions on issues related to EE & Consumer Programs, provides general support for either operating company programs or system wide programs, as appropriate, and collaborates with other utility personnel. Supports data collection and program evaluation process for operating companies. Assists procurement and legal in securing corporate contractor agreements and general operating T&Cs.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Assists in developing and evaluating submits detailed RFI/RFQ/RFP documents to prospective third‑party contractors.
• Supports program promotion strategies, data collection procedures/forms, Measurement and Verification (M&V) requirements, cost tracking procedures, and required internal and external training guidelines.
• Assists to ensure successful programs are implemented to help achieve the Company's overall EE & Consumer Programs goals and objective.
• Effectively works with other operating company and AEP staff, legal, operating company regulatory staff, integrated resource planning, regulatory pricing and analysis, and public policy to ensure understanding of program processes and mutual agreement of overall strategies.
• Provides technical and financial evaluation of EE & Consumer Programs proposals.
• Supports the review of proposals submitted by third‑party contractors to ensure adherence to stated program guidelines, goals, and objectives and makes recommendations to the EE & Consumer Programs Manager as to the most effective program implementation and evaluation strategies.
• Helps to identify discrepancies with contractor proposals and/or clarification of overall program process, implementation procedures, costs, etc.
• Provides support of M&V activities and assists in program implementation and data collection.
• Supports EE & Consumer Programs activities with appropriate other functions within AEP.
• Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of EE & Consumer Programs‑related activities in all functional areas and the interrelationships among them.
• Participates in regular communication with EE & Consumer Programs Manager, AEP, and operating company organizational units to ensure understanding of expected deliverables, timetables, successes, needed process improvement, and overall roles and responsibilities. Distributes feedback from internal and external organizations to appropriate AEP and operating company personnel.

What you’ll bring:

Education requirements are listed below:
bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, applied sciences, agriculture, or IT.

Work Experience requirement listed below:
Minimum of two years' experience in energy efficiency OR consumer programs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize workload.
• Demonstrates high math, science, and engineering competencies.

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!

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

Compensation

$74,551.00 - $93,188.50

Physical Demands

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

“Knowing that I am part of team that is making the power grid safer and more reliable gives me a real sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for coming to work every day.”

Responsible for the coordination of detection activities associated with unbilled revenue, including theft of service, while protecting the image of the New AEP.

Responsible for assisting in the safe and reliable operation, dispatching and restoration of facilities for the AEP Distribution System as assigned.

Responsible for assisting in the safe and reliable operation, dispatching and restoration of facilities for the AEP Distribution System as assigned.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer‑first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.