Transmission Planning Manager

American Electric Power; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a leader to manage the Transmission Planning organization for the Appalachian Power region. The role oversees planning studies, defines system needs, and develops cost-effective solutions to ensure reliability while balancing capital investment, maintenance, and operating choices.

The position requires a ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 10+ years of related engineering experience, and 3+ years of management experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• At least 10 years of related engineering experience.
• 3 years of management/supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Transmission Planning team and work plan.
• Oversee transmission planning analyses for the Appalachian Power region.
• Evaluate system needs and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Balance capital investments, maintenance, and operations in planning.
• Support regulatory activities, including testimony and base cases.
• Provide high-quality analytical support for decisions.
• Represent the organization with reliability standards and industry groups.
• Build relationships across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Lead capital portfolio identification and scoping for the region.
• Support execution of transmission targets with regional teams.

Skills

Transmission planning

Leadership

Regulatory support

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-22-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and managing the Transmission Planning organization for the Appalachian Power region. This role oversees transmission planning studies, reviews study results, defines system needs, and develops recommended solutions to maintain reliability, support growth, and balance capital investment, maintenance, and operating alternatives. The position also provides regulatory support, including preparation of testimony, base cases, and presentations for customers and state commissions, while ensuring coordination with internal teams and external reliability and planning organizations.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Lead and manage the Transmission Planning team and its work plan in support of transmission goals and strategies.

• Oversee transmission planning analyses, study development, and review of study results for the Appalachian Power region.

• Evaluate system needs and guide development of practical, cost-effective solutions to address reliability and capacity issues.

• Balance capital investments, maintenance expenditures, operating procedures, and system reinforcements in planning decisions.

• Support regulatory activities, including customer presentations, state commission support, testimony, and justification of base cases.

• Ensure timely, high-quality analytical support for business unit and corporate decisions.

• Represent the organization in matters involving transmission reliability standards, NERC, RTOs, regional reliability councils, and industry groups.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships across Transmission, Operations, Engineering, Asset Renewal, Project Management, Distribution, Construction Management, and other stakeholder groups.

• Lead identification, justification, development, and scoping of the capital portfolio for the assigned region.

• Support execution of transmission targets and coordination across regional teams to ensure successful project and study outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited, or equivalent, university or college.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Minimum of ten (10) years related engineering experience.

• Three (3) years of management/supervisory experience is preferred.

Other preferences:

• Professional Engineer designation preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present clearly to senior management, customers, and external audiences.

• Demonstrated leadership ability.

• Experience with regulatory support, including testimony, state commission interactions, and customer-facing presentations.

• Familiarity with transmission planning, study development, reliability criteria, and solution development.

• Preferred location is New Albany; Virginia may also be considered.

• Open to internal and external candidates.

What you’ll get:

Base Salary from $160,434-$208,565/year. 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.

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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-011

Compensation Range:

$160,434.00 - $208,565.50

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.

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