Regional Engineering Services Manager

American Electric Power; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a senior leader to direct a Regional Services engineering group serving plants within a geographic region. The role emphasizes strong customer relations, standardized practices, and skill-set development to meet varied customer needs. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in plant operations, maintenance, and management with senior technical leadership.

Plant Manager experience is desired, and a P.E. license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• Ten years of progressive experience in plant operations, maintenance, and management.
• Senior technical staff experience desired.
• Plant Manager experience desired.
• P.E. license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain standard work practices that provide consistent services across regions.
• Establish and maintain skill sets within the group that meets the customer’s needs.
• Manage the group to achieve established goals and targets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-18-2026

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

Job Summary

This position directs and manages a Regional Services engineering group which is the primary service provider to the plants in a geographic region.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with internal and external customers.

• Develop and maintain standard work practices that provide consistent services across regions.

• Establish and maintain skill sets within the group that meets the customer’s needs.

• Manage the group to achieve established goals and targets.

What We’re Looking For

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Ten years of progressive experience in plant operations, maintenance, and management required.

• Senior technical staff experience desired.

• Plant Manager experience desired.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• P.E. license preferred.

Other:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary

What You’ll Get:

In addition to a 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:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

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.