Director Project Engineering at American Electric Power in Columbus, OH

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Job Posting End Date 11-02-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The Director of Project Engineering is responsible for leading the engineering organization that develops and executes strategic generation capital projects across renewable energy, generation asset acquisitions, and major modernization projects at existing fossil generation facilities. This role provides leadership and oversight for project engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, reliably, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with corporate growth and generation strategies. The Director leads a team of Project Engineers responsible for supporting utility-scale renewable generation projects, acquisition integration activities, and complex capital investments across the company's generation portfolio. Job Description What You'll Do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks Project Portfolio Leadership Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a portfolio of renewable generation projects, battery energy storage systems, generation asset acquisitions, environmental compliance projects, and major capital improvements at existing generating facilities. Provide strategic direction and oversight for engineering activities from project development through commissioning and commercial operation. Ensure alignment of engineering resources with business priorities, project schedules, and capital investment objectives. Partner with Generation, Commercial Operations, Regulatory, Environmental, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project Management organizations to successfully execute strategic capital programs. Establish and maintain engineering governance, standards, and project execution processes that promote consistency, quality, and accountability. Organizational Leadership Establish workforce planning, succession management, and employee development strategies that build organizational capability and technical expertise. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Provide leadership and executive support to resolve significant project issues, technical challenges, and strategic initiatives. Promote cross-functional collaboration and effective stakeholder engagement across the enterprise. Measures of Success Safe execution of all engineering activities and projects. Successful delivery of renewable generation, acquisition integration, and major capital projects within approved scope, schedule, budget, and key milestone targets. Improved reliability, standardization, performance, and long-term value of generation assets. Effective integration of newly acquired generation facilities into the operating fleet. Onboarding, development, and retention of a high-performing project engineering organization. Consistent application of engineering standards, governance, and project execution best practices. Achievement of strategic business objectives supporting the company's generation growth and asset optimization strategies. Achievement of high levels of business partner and stakeholder satisfaction. What We're Looking For: Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state is required. Work Experience requirement listed below: Requires a minimum of twelve years of experience in utility engineering work which must include 5 years of direct supervision/ management of engineering resources. Maintains safety as the highest priority and demonstrates behaviors that support zero harm both at work and at home. Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy. Demonstrates leadership ability to effectively organize, direct, and coordinate the work of