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Director of Engineering

Gahanna, OH • On-site

American Electric Power
Utilities • 10K+ employees
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$160K - $208K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

American Electric Power rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting End Date
09-14-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Director of Engineering will provide oversight and management of the engineering, business operations, Right of Way, reliability and technical functions for distribution in the execution of major capital programs. This includes providing leadership and coaching to the engineering organization, managing engineering contractors, establishing engineering design standards, documenting engineering policies and procedures, strategic planning of business operations, managing all IT systems used in the engineering process, evaluating technical solutions, and coordinating a consistent engineering process with the district managers. In performing these duties, this position will lead the Operating Company's distribution organization to implement business solutions that will optimize the process improvement initiatives.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
  • Provide oversight, management and leadership to a staff of the operating company's engineering, project management and right of way employees and contract employees that both demonstrates and promotes the company's cultural values.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the distribution leadership team to develop business operations strategies that supports a safe, reliable, cost effective, and technically sound distribution system for our customers and employees.
  • Work collaboratively with distribution district managers, their staff and other key stakeholders to establish company-wide design standards and develop and implement work plans and budgets.
  • Serve as lead engineering and technical expert in regulatory proceedings or in external presentations.
  • Establish policies and procedures for all engineering activities and provide training and education to distribution employees.
  • Manage all engineering contracts to ensure that the deliverables meet AEP design standards, the engineering work is being in an efficient manner, and that all contract terms are being met.
  • Act as the lead within the operating company to work directly with C&DS and other distribution organizations on all engineering and technical related AEP wide initiatives.
  • Responsible for management of all IT systems used in the engineering process and ensuring the systems capabilities are fully utilized.
  • Seek out and identify new technical solutions in the electric distribution industry.

What We're Looking For:
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field
  • MBA preferred but not required

Experience
  • 10 + years in power engineering or technical field
  • 3+ years of managing or leading engineering teams

Where You'll Work:
  • At our AEP Ohio Office in Gahanna, OH

What you'll get:
  • Base Salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • Long Term Incentive
  • 401K
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package

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:
SP20-011
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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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.

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AEP Energy is a certified competitive retail electricity and natural gas supply provider. We proudly serve residential, small business and commercial and industrial customers. AEP Energy has over 100 years of industry experience with backing from our parent company, American Electric Power (AEP). AEP is one of the largest electric energy companies in the United States and ranked 204 of the Fortune 500.

Industry

Utilities

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Columbus, OH, US

Year founded

1906

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