Station Engineering Manager

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH seeks an experienced engineer to lead the design and capital planning for transmission and distribution station facilities. You will supervise engineering and design efforts, ensure safety, reliability, and timely project completion within budgets.

The role requires a PE license preferred, ABET degree, 8 years electric utility experience, and 3 years in station design, with the ability to manage budgets and capital forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of electric utility engineering experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in station design, maintenance, or construction.
• Three (3) years of experience leading engineering, construction, or operations assignments.
• Driver's license in the state of residence required. Registration as a Professional Engineer in any state of the U. S. preferred.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and supervise the engineering and design of AEP system station facilities, or external station facilities as requested by other customers, consistent with approved project schedules and available budgets and resources.
• Provide technical consultation and support of others consistent with internal expertise and organizational responsibilities. This includes providing analyses and evaluations in support of research and development, planning, operations and maintenance, and other activities as assigned.
• Support annual development of the capital forecast pertaining to AEP stations, in support of corporate and business unit strategy, in a manner which effectively prioritizes organizes and addresses customer and public projects, planned system improvements, equipment troubles, facilities rehabilitation and other capital work. Effectively coordinate needs and support of transmission and distribution planning groups, other engineering, operations, construction and maintenance groups engaged in or affected by capital improvements to station and the system. In addition, assist in development of internal operating budgets and salary budgets for Station Projects Engineering.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the Company and regulations and procedures as required by federal, state or local regulating agencies.
• Promote and enforce corporate safety and health practices and programs. Contribute to safety investigations as required.
• Clearly define performance expectations and evaluate review and reward job performance within the organization to align individual performance with business goals.
• Administer effective job performance review and merit salary programs. Develop employees to reach their potential and help establish plans to set and achieve challenging career goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project planning

Engineering analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-28-2026

Job Summary

Responsible to effectively plan, organize, budget, direct, control and lead engineering, design and capital planning activities associated with expansion and refurbishment of AEP transmission and distribution station facilities as required. Station engineering and design services will also be provided to other AEP customers as required. Section activities include execution of standards for station engineering, design, material, equipment and construction; specification of associated equipment and materials; engineering of station electrical configuration and physical layout; and production of construction and record documents for transmission and distribution stations. These activities will be executed in a manner that ensures application of technically and economically appropriate solutions to station improvements in accordance with corporate policy and with due consideration to employee and public safety, system reliability, ease of operation, and timely project completion within budgets.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, organize, direct and supervise the engineering and design of AEP system station facilities, or external station facilities as requested by other customers, consistent with approved project schedules and available budgets and resources.
• Provide technical consultation and support of others consistent with internal expertise and organizational responsibilities. This includes providing analyses and evaluations in support of research and development, planning, operations and maintenance, and other activities as assigned.
• Support annual development of the capital forecast pertaining to AEP stations, in support of corporate and business unit strategy, in a manner which effectively prioritizes organizes and addresses customer and public projects, planned system improvements, equipment troubles, facilities rehabilitation and other capital work. Effectively coordinate needs and support of transmission and distribution planning groups, other engineering, operations, construction and maintenance groups engaged in or affected by capital improvements to station and the system. In addition, assist in development of internal operating budgets and salary budgets for Station Projects Engineering.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the Company and regulations and procedures as required by federal, state or local regulating agencies.
• Promote and enforce corporate safety and health practices and programs. Contribute to safety investigations as required.
• Clearly define performance expectations and evaluate review and reward job performance within the organization to align individual performance with business goals.
• Administer effective job performance review and merit salary programs. Develop employees to reach their potential and help establish plans to set and achieve challenging career goals.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.

Work Experience Requirements

A minimum of eight (8) years of electric utility engineering experience.

Three (3) years of experience in station design, maintenance, or construction. Three (3) years of experience leading engineering, construction, or operations assignments.

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

Driver's license in the state of residence required. Registration as a Professional Engineer in any state of the U. S. preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary

• These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in any state of the U. S. preferred. Highly skilled in technology and computers.
• Effective oral and written communications skills including strong presentation skills. Job site observations required.

What You’ll Get:

$136,539 - $177,503

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 You’ll Work:

On-Site in New Albany, OH

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

Physical Demand Level

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.