Engineering Manager- Technology and Automation

AEP Service Corporation; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation seeks an Engineering Manager, Technology & Automation to lead a team responsible for Ohio Power's GridSmart performance, data governance, and integration of advanced distribution technologies. You will drive reliability, manage cross-functional projects, and prepare for future ADMS capabilities while developing technical talent.

The role emphasizes leadership, data stewardship, and coordination across engineering, IT, and operations to sustain system uptime and enable DER

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering/business/related field with substantial leadership exposure.
• Minimum eight years' distribution/operations experience with five years supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred; PMP certification a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and KPI/dashboard development skills.
• Experience with distribution automation, SCADA, VVO, DER, or ADMS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to manage GridSmart performance, uptime, and KPIs.
• Oversee technology integration, commissioning, and transition of new tech into production.
• Govern critical engineering data, models, and supporting systems.
• Prepare organization for DER penetration, ADMS readiness, and grid modernization.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to boost efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

GridSmart

KPIs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, engineering, or related field

Associate's degree with 10 years' experience

High school diploma/GED with 12 years' experience

Tools

SCADA

VVO

DACR/FLISR

OMS

GIS

DER

ADMS

Job description

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager, Technology & Automation will lead a team of engineers and professionals to have accountability for Ohio Power's distribution automation, GridSmart system performance, integration of engineering technology, modeling, and data-governance functions. The position is responsible for driving performance and uptime of DACR, VVO, and other advanced distribution technologies; establishing cross-functional work plans to improve system performance; supporting commissioning and ongoing GridSmart operations; and ensuring the integrity and governance of critical engineering data and systems. The manager will also lead the integration of emerging technologies into production engineering and prepare the organization for increasing DER penetration, expanded grid automation, and future ADMS capabilities while developing the training and technical competencies necessary to support Ohio Power's long-term reliability strategy.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• GridSmart Performance & Reliability - Lead performance, uptime, KPIs, troubleshooting, and improvement plans for DACR, VVO, and other distribution automation technologies to support reliability and operational objectives.
• Technology Integration & Support - Lead cross-functional commissioning, troubleshooting, deployment, and transition of new technologies into sustained production use, partnering with other Engineering teams, Operations, GridSmart support, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Engineering Data Governance - Ensure the quality, governance, and maintenance of critical engineering data, models, settings repositories, hosting capacity information, and supporting systems.
• Grid Modernization & ADMS Readiness - Position the Engineering for expanding GridSmart capabilities, DER penetration, ADMS, and other emerging distribution technologies.
• Engineering Automation & Continuous Improvement - Drive automation and technology-enabled improvements that increase engineering efficiency, consistency, system performance, and effectiveness.
• Workforce Development - Lead training for the broader Engineering team to support current and future grid technologies.
• People Leadership & Development - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team by establishing clear expectations and performance goals, conducting performance reviews, developing technical capabilities, supporting workforce and succession planning, and maintaining a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and safe work practices.

What We're Looking For

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, engineering, or related field, associate's degree and 10 years' experience as listed below, or high school diploma/GED and 12 years' experience as listed below.

Work Experience Requirements

Minimum of eight years' experience in distribution, construction, maintenance, and/or operations with five years of supervisory experience in distribution or equivalent experience.

Other

• Must maintain a state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification is a plus.
• Significant progressive experience in electric distribution engineering, distribution operations, automation, grid modernization, system planning, protection, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with distribution automation, SCADA, VVO, DACR/FLISR, OMS, GIS, distribution modeling, DER, or ADMS technologies strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with an emphasis on root-cause identification and sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience developing KPIs, performance dashboards, governance processes, and technical work plans.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues and recommendations clearly to both technical personnel and leadership with strong written and verbal skills.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-010

Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00

Physical Demand Level

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.

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