Distribution Planning Manager – SPP Region Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

• Job Posting End Date
• 07-09-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
• Job Summary
• Responsible for the planning of the AEP distribution system for their assigned region (PSO and SWEPCo systems).

In coordination with the AEP operating companies and various departments across the AEP organization, prioritizes and manages the planning and development of reliability, capacity, renewal, modernization, and resiliency projects that achieve AEP’s strategic goals in alignment with each of AEP’s operating companies.

Please note:

This position will be full-time in office (either Tulsa, OK or Shreveport, LA)

• Job Description

• What You’ll Do:

• + Provide leadership and oversight of all distribution system planning activities and personnel in the PSO and SWEPCo regions.

+ Work closely with the AEP operating companies, and other organizations across AEP to develop, review, prioritize, approve, and execute the distribution system capital improvement work plans. + Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders on the development of a holistic 10-year “needs-based” strategic work plan for the distribution system. + Provide input and align closely with corporate and operating company finance and budgeting leadership to ensure the optimal allocation of funding for distribution system improvements across the AEP system in order to meet corporate strategies. + Align closely with Operating Company and Transmission teams to ensure integrated T&D solutions are deployed across the footprint as needed. + Actively contribute to the formulation and execution of departmental and organizational goals and strategy. + Monitor the performance of the distribution system planning section against assigned goals and take the necessary leadership steps to achieve all goals and targets. + Ensure the timely and accurate execution of studies and development of solutions to address the needs of customers proposing to connect to the distribution system. + Ensure the timely and accurate development of plans and budgets (capital and O&M). + Advocate and support, through technical and financial analysis, the deployment of new distribution system technologies; establish performance expectations for the distribution system and all new technology deployment. + Own and improve as needed AEP’s distribution system planning standards and guidelines. + Review and monitor proposed capital project costs and scopes of work to ensure optimal use of capital funds and align with relevant AEP strategies and standards. + Provide regulatory support as needed to the Operating Companies to achieve successful regulatory outcomes.

• What We’re Looking For:

• Education requirements:
• + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or other discipline from an ABET accredited (or equivalent) university or college.
• Work Experience requirement:
• + Minimum of eight (8) years related engineering experience is required, with three (3) years of management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Required License(s)/Certification(s):
• + Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred

• Other Must Haves:

• + Demonstrated leadership ability to effectively organize, direct and coordinate the work of other personnel.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and present ideas clearly both orally and in writing, including making presentations and recommendations to senior management and external audiences. + Demonstrated alignment and support of the company’s safety and health, culture, ethics, and customer-focus initiatives and practices. + Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with an ability to flex in a rapid-change environment 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! #AEPcareers

• Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade:

• SP20-010

• Compensation Range:

• $132,562.

00-172,331.00 USD 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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