Lead DER Projects: Grid Storage & Solar

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER seeks a DER Project Manager in Texas to oversee a portfolio of distributed energy resource projects from initiation through commissioning and closeout, interfacing with customers, developers, engineering teams, contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery in accordance with utility standards.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, budgets, and resources; coordinating interconnection activities for BESS, solar and other assets; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field with 0–2 years depending on business unit
• Two-year associate degree with two years of qualified experience in relevant disciplines
• High School Diploma/GED with four years qualified experience in outage management, construction, or related fields

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple DER projects through full lifecycle including initiation, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and forecasts; monitor performance and take corrective actions
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout teams
• Lead risk and issue management, maintain risk registers and mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements; prepare reports and documentation

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (see below)

Associate degree + 2 yrs exp

HS diploma + 4 yrs exp

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER seeks a DER Project Manager in Texas to oversee a portfolio of distributed energy resource projects from initiation through commissioning and closeout, interfacing with customers, developers, engineering teams, contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery in accordance with utility standards.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, budgets, and resources; coordinating interconnection activities for BESS, solar and other assets; and