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About American Electric Power (AEP)
American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities
American Electric Power (AEP) currently has
7 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$136,539–$177,503
across 7 roles with salary data.
The Engineering Manager- Technology and Automation leads a team of engineers and professionals responsible for Ohio Power's distribution automation, GridSmart system performance, and engineering technology integration. The role involves driving performance and uptime for DACR, VVO, and other advanced distribution technologies while establishing cross-functional work plans to improve system performance. Key responsibilities include supporting commissioning, ensuring the integrity of engineering data governance, and preparing the organization for increased DER penetration and ADMS capabilities. The position requires expertise in SCADA, VVO, DACR/FLISR, OMS, GIS, and distribution modeling. The manager will lead workforce development, coach a high-performing team, and drive automation to increase engineering efficiency. This role solves critical problems regarding grid modernization, system reliability, and the integration of emerging technologies into production engineering environments.
What does a Engineering Manager earn?
Median $262500 from 166 postings across 45 companies.
Lead performance, uptime, and troubleshooting for DACR, VVO, and other distribution automation technologies.
Manage the commissioning, deployment, and transition of new technologies into sustained production use.
Ensure the quality, governance, and maintenance of critical engineering data, models, and settings repositories.
Prepare the organization for expanded GridSmart capabilities, DER penetration, and ADMS readiness.
Drive automation and technology-enabled improvements to increase engineering efficiency and system performance.
Develop and lead training programs to build technical competencies for current and future grid technologies.
Coach and develop a high-performing engineering team by establishing clear performance goals and expectations.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in business, communications, engineering, or related field, or an associate's degree with 10 years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 12 years of experience.
Minimum of eight years of experience in distribution, construction, maintenance, and/or operations.
Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in distribution or equivalent experience.
Significant progressive experience in electric distribution engineering, distribution operations, automation, grid modernization, system planning, protection, or related engineering disciplines.
Must maintain a state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Professional Engineer licensure (preferred).
Project Management Professional certification (preferred).
Experience with distribution automation, SCADA, VVO, DACR/FLISR, OMS, GIS, distribution modeling, DER, or ADMS technologies (strongly preferred).
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