Project Design Supervisor

American Electric Power; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced engineer to lead design and supervision of distribution projects. You will manage capital budgets, coordinate with contractors, and ensure engineering standards and regulatory reporting are met.

The role emphasizes customer-focused execution, outage restoration support, and collaboration with planning engineers, area managers, and other units to deliver safe, reliable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering from ABET-accredited institution; PE license preferred.
• 3 years' experience in the design of power system electrical distribution facilities or 5 years' experience in distribution operations, construction, and/or maintenance.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise distribution project design support and design engineers/technicians on projects.
• Oversee design work for capital budgets and other projects.
• Provide project management oversight and coordination of outside contractors.
• Standardize engineering practices and liaise between field engineers on unit compatibility and standards.
• Ensure regulatory reporting and compliance.
• Assist with timely outage restoration during major events under Incident Command Structure.

Skills

Power system design

Project supervision

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory reporting

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license preferred

Job description

Job Posting End Date: 11-03-2026

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

Job Summary

Performs project design and engineering using both company personnel and contract personnel; supervises engineering personnel in the design of projects involving relocation work, joint use make ready work, capital budget projects and large industrial and commercial projects. Key customer contacts/interfaces are managers of the distribution system, planning engineers, area managers, other business units and departments (including transmission, station, P&C, DDC, etc.) customer contractors, and developers and industrial customers. Manages annual O&M and capital budgets.

Job Description

What we are looking for

• Ensure that each employee maintains a customer focused attitude by conveying a thorough understanding of customer expectations and instill the importance of achieving superior customer satisfaction.
• Provide supervision for distribution project design support.
• Provide supervision to design engineers and technicians on projects.
• Provide support to district engineering in designing capital budget or other projects.
• Provide project management oversight and coordination of the work of outside contractors.
• Provide training and ensure usage in standardization of engineering practices and provide liaison between field engineers and in the area of compatible units, standards, designs, etc.
• Promotes and assures standard compliance.
• Assist with the timely restoration of outages during major events, including Incident Command Structure role assigned.
• Provide support for regulatory reporting.

What we are looking for:

• Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution. degree preference is in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering OR in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the ABET. Acceptable alternatives are (1) a Bachelor's in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license OR (2) a Bachelor's in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• Work Experience requirement listed below: 3 years' experience in the design of power system electrical distribution facilities or 5 years' experience in distribution operations, construction, and/or maintenance.
• Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Professional Engineer Certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary

What you’ll get:

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.

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!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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.