Lead Overhead Distribution Engineering Team

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking an experienced electrical distribution engineer in Indianapolis to lead project design, planning, and construction of overhead distribution facilities. The role includes guiding a team of engineering assistants, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4–9 years in utility engineering, and strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4–9 years of relevant utility engineering experience.
• Experience with electric utility distribution engineering, design, and construction.
• Knowledge of overhead distribution design, system planning, and joint use processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Strong communication, project management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and resources.
• Team-oriented with a positive, results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and supervise a team of engineering assistants, establishing performance expectations and supporting professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a safe, positive, and customer-focused work environment that promotes employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage engineering workload and project assignments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of customer and system improvement projects.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for the planning, design, and construction of overhead distribution facilities, including system upgrades and public improvement relocations.
• Review and approve engineering work requests, project designs, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Coordinate and oversee joint use projects and other distribution system initiatives to support internal and external customer requirements.
• Direct technical studies and analyses, including engineering evaluations, economic studies, load assessments, system planning efforts, and long-range infrastructure planning.
• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, contractors, engineering consultants, government agencies, and other utilities regarding facility design, routing, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, scheduling, and project execution.
• Develop project forecasts, budgets, cash flow estimates, and resource plans to support departmental objectives.
• Encourage innovation, process improvements, and work simplification initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, material requirements, safety policies, and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Partner with Operations, Line organizations, and other engineering leaders to resolve complex technical and operational issues affecting the electric distribution system.
• Maintain effective communication with leadership and stakeholders regarding project status, risks, priorities, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Customer service

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

GTech or DDS

O-Calc

SAG10

SPANS

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AES is seeking an experienced electrical distribution engineer in Indianapolis to lead project design, planning, and construction of overhead distribution facilities. The role includes guiding a team of engineering assistants, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4–9 years in utility engineering, and strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.