Strategic Customer Design Lead - Electrical Utilities

American Electric Power; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Texas seeks a Distribution Design Engineer to provide expertise, training and leadership for the Customer Design team involved in distribution facility design. You will build relationships with stakeholders and customers, promoting excellent service and cost-conscious design decisions.

The role emphasizes mentoring, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure designs meet codes, standards and schedules while supporting the organization’s goals.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of utility experience; 3 in utility design.
• PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and train team on Distribution Standards and performance.
• Help develop and implement work plans with measurable goals.
• Provide design team expertise with risk-based recommendations.
• Lead activities with internal/external resources to execute design plans.
• Advise on design, materials and progress to control costs within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Communication

Design review

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial)

Associates degree + 6 years utility design

High school diploma + 8 years utility design

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in Texas seeks a Distribution Design Engineer to provide expertise, training and leadership for the Customer Design team involved in distribution facility design. You will build relationships with stakeholders and customers, promoting excellent service and cost-conscious design decisions.

The role emphasizes mentoring, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure designs meet codes, standards and schedules while supporting the organization’s goals.