Regional Transmission Planning Manager

American Electric Power

New Albany (OH)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 209,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH seeks a senior leader to oversee the Transmission Planning organization for the Appalachian Power region. You will lead transmission planning studies, review results, define system needs, and develop cost-effective solutions to maintain reliability while balancing capital investment, maintenance, and operating options.

The role includes regulatory support, testimony preparation, base cases, and presentations for customers and state commissions,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited university.
10 years related engineering experience.
3 years of management/supervisory experience preferred.
Professional Engineer designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Transmission Planning team and its work plan.
Oversee transmission planning analyses, study development, and review of study results for the Appalachian Power region.
Evaluate system needs and develop practical, cost-effective solutions for reliability and capacity.
Balance capital investments, maintenance expenditures, and operating procedures in planning decisions.
Support regulatory activities, including testimony and state commission presentations.
Ensure timely, high-quality analytical support for business decisions.
Represent the organization on transmission reliability standards and industry groups.
Build relationships across Transmission, Operations, Engineering, and other stakeholder groups.
Lead identification and scoping of the capital portfolio for the region.
Support execution of transmission targets and coordination across regional teams.