Team Leader, Engineering in US, Indianapolis, IN

The AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Indianapolis seeks a senior utility distribution engineer leader to supervise a team of engineering assistants, oversee the design and construction of overhead distribution projects, and ensure compliance with safety codes. You will lead technical studies and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver reliable power delivery.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and project scope while driving process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and PE license required.
• 4–9 years of utility engineering experience in distribution.
• Experience with overhead distribution design, planning, and joint use.
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong communication, project management, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of engineering assistants with coaching and evaluations.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective planning and construction of distribution projects.
• Provide technical guidance on design, upgrades, and relocations.
• Review work requests, designs, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Coordinate joint use projects and other distribution initiatives.
• Develop project forecasts, budgets, and resource plans.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders and manage schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

GTech or DDS

O-Calc

SAG10

SPANS

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries. AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. 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 honoringglobal 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'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering 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 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.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of the 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 . Respecting all backgrounds, 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 , , , and/or expression, , , ethnicity, , , marital status, physical or mental , , 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.