Distribution Engineering Supervisor

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Job Summary

The Distribution Engineering Supervisor will oversee the engineering of distribution power systems and infrastructure within the organization. This role encompasses the supervision and engineering of all electric power system facilities, from the distribution substation to the customer’s electric meter.
This position requires strong leadership skills to guide team members in executing these critical tasks effectively and strong interpersonal skills to work with Engineering, Customer Design, Project Management, Work Scheduling, Service Corp, Transmission, and Operations in a collaborative environment to meet customers’ needs.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure that each employee maintains a customer focused attitude by conveying a thorough understanding of customer expectations and instill the importance of achieving superior customer satisfaction

• Oversee and develop strategies to enhance circuit reliability and performance

• Provide supervision for distribution engineers and engineering support

• Provide support to the AEP Ohio work groups in the facilitation of engineering solutions

• Provide training and ensure usage in standardization of engineering practices

• Promote standard compliance and engineering guidance

• Assist with the timely restoration of outages during major events, including Incident Command Structure roles assigned

• Assist with regulatory compliance and customer-related issues

Essential Job Functions & Tasks:

Technical Expertise: Possesses knowledge and experience in the application of theory to solve well-defined problems. Assists in handling well-defined portions of more complex problems and analyses. Exhibits fundamental understanding of, and gains familiarity with, standards, codes, and regulations relevant to the area of assignment. Possesses and gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities with others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks. Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures; however, activities are generally monitored by management and higher-level employees to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines. Performs work activities as assigned. Demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary. Demonstrates willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles.
Planning & Organization Ability: Provides input to routine project planning related to scheduling and understands the use of scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities. Monitors project status and recommends action accordingly. Prepares cost estimates using established standards. Develops understanding of the workflow for routine engineering projects. Accomplishes work according to plans and schedules established by management, customer needs, and task requirements.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Actively seeks out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility. Applies basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems. Uses initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches. Is adaptable, working with others to find solutions to problems collaboratively.
Communication: Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and technical papers. Assimilates information and instructions readily. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, and presents ideas clearly. Listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required.
Interpersonal Skills: Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation. Understands the agendas and perspectives of others. Develops effective give-and-take relationship. Demonstrates the ability to be a team player. Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner. Does not blame, complain, or defend (BCD).
Decision Making: Knows which decisions they are authorized to make. Develops decision-making skills under guidance of management and makes routine decisions subject to review and contributes to team decision-making.
Business Awareness &