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These activities will be executed in a manner that ensures application of technically and economically appropriate engineering solutions and with consideration to employee and public safety, system reliability, standardization, ease of operation, and timely project completion within approved project schedules and authorized budgets. This position is intended to serve as a first level supervisor of engineering and planning activities.Job Description\nWhat You'll Do:\nRegional Engineering Support- Lead Circuit Engineering support for assigned operating regions, ensuring timely and effective response to field, customer, operational, and emergent engineering needs.\nCircuit Reliability & Customer Experience- Develop and execute engineering work plans that identify and address circuit reliability issues, recurring problems, and opportunities to improve customer experience and system performance.\nEngineering Work Management- Establish priorities, balance engineering resources, monitor workload and performance, and ensure engineering requests and commitments are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.\nField & Cross-Functional Partnership- Build strong working relationships with Field Operations, Customer teams, Design, ROW, Planning, Protection & Control, and other supporting organizations to resolve issues and develop practical engineering solutions.\nContinuous Improvement- Lead continuous-improvement efforts that strengthen engineering processes, eliminate recurring issues, improve consistency, and enable engineers to identify and implement better reliability solutions.\nTechnical Execution & Engineering Quality- Provide oversight and technical direction for regional circuit engineering activities, including emergent requests, new-customer support, arc-flash studies, DAE scoping, coordination reviews, and watchlist remediation.\nPeople Leadership & Development- Lead, coach, and develop the Circuit Engineering team by establishing clear expectations and performance goals, conducting performance reviews, providing ongoing feedback and development, supporting workforce and succession planning, and maintaining a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and safe work practices\nWhat We're Looking For:\nEducation requirements are listed below:\nBachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution. degree preference is in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering OR in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the ABET. Acceptable alternatives are (1) a Bachelor's in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license OR (2) a Bachelor's in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.\nWork Experience requirement listed below:\nTypically has acquired six or more years' experience in transmission engineering, construction, or operations or other equivalent related experience such as distribution or generation engineering, construction, or operations experience.\nOther:\nMust maintain a state driver's license with an acceptable driving record. \nProfessional Engineer licensure preferred.\nProject Management Professional certification is a plus.\nSignificant experience in electric distribution engineering, distribution operations, automation, grid modernization, system planning, protection, or related engineering disciplines.\nExperience developing KPIs, performance dashboards, governance processes, and technical work plans.\nStrong collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with field employees, operations leadership, customer organizations, technical groups, and other stakeholders.\nDemonstrated ability to lead engineers and coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate circuit performance, identify root causes, and develop practical engineering solutions.\nDemonstrated continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to identify process and reliability improvement opportunities and drive them through implementation.\nAbility to manage workload, resource allocation, workforce planning, and applicable budgets.\nWhat You’ll Get:\nIn 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.\nWhere Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!\nAt 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!\nCompensation Data\nCompensation Grade:\nCompensation Range:\n$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The 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. 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