Team Leader, Engineering

AES Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee overhead electric distribution planning, design, and construction projects. The role focuses on guiding a team of engineering assistants, ensuring safe and cost-effective delivery, and coordinating with customers and external partners.

The ideal candidate has 4–9 years in utility engineering, strong leadership, and expertise in distribution systems, joint use, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 4–9 years of relevant utility engineering experience.
• Experience with electric utility distribution engineering, design, and construction.
• Knowledge of overhead distribution design, system planning, and joint use processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and supervise a team of engineering assistants, establishing performance expectations and supporting growth.
• Foster a safe, positive, and customer-focused environment with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage engineering workload to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of projects.
• Provide technical guidance for planning, design, and construction of overhead distribution facilities.
• Review and approve engineering work requests, designs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate joint use projects and other distribution system initiatives.
• Direct studies and analyses including load assessments, system planning, and infrastructure planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, contractors, and agencies on design, permitting, scheduling, and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

GTech/DDS

O-Calc

SAG10

SPANS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work© rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

Under general supervision, responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective planning, engineering, design, and construction of overhead electric distribution system projects. This includes customer service projects for commercial and industrial customers, new distribution circuit design, system improvements, facility relocations associated with roadway and public improvement projects, and joint use projects. The position leads and develops a team of engineering assistants while ensuring compliance with company standards, engineering practices, safety requirements, and applicable codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and supervise a team of engineering assistants, establishing performance expectations and supporting professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a safe, positive, and customer-focused work environment that promotes employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage engineering workload and project assignments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of customer and system improvement projects.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for the planning, design, and construction of overhead distribution facilities, including system upgrades and public improvement relocations.
• Review and approve engineering work requests, project designs, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Coordinate and oversee joint use projects and other distribution system initiatives to support internal and external customer requirements.
• Direct technical studies and analyses, including engineering evaluations, economic studies, load assessments, system planning efforts, and long-range infrastructure planning.
• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, contractors, engineering consultants, government agencies, and other utilities regarding facility design, routing, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, scheduling, and project execution.
• Develop project forecasts, budgets, cash flow estimates, and resource plans to support departmental objectives.
• Encourage innovation, process improvements, and work simplification initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, material requirements, safety policies, and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Partner with Operations, Line organizations, and other engineering leaders to resolve complex technical and operational issues affecting the electric distribution system.
• Maintain effective communication with leadership and stakeholders regarding project status, risks, priorities, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Four (4) to nine (9) years of relevant utility engineering experience.
• Experience with electric utility distribution engineering, design, and construction.
• Knowledge of overhead distribution design, system planning, and joint use processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Strong communication, project management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and resources.
• Team-oriented with a positive, results-driven attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with the following software, tools, and applications:
  • GTech or DDS
  • O-Calc
  • SAG10
  • SPANS
  • AutoCAD
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office Suite

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.