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[Apply on American Electric’s careers site →](https://aep.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AEPCareerSite/job/Gahanna-OH/Engineering-Manager--Technology-and-Automation_R20451) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Electric](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/) / Engineering Manager- Technology and Automation ## Job description Job Posting End Date 11-08-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. ### Job Summary The Engineering Manager, Technology & Automation will lead a team of engineers and professionals to have accountability for Ohio Power's distribution automation, GridSmart system performance, integration of engineering technology, modeling, and data-governance functions. The position is responsible for driving performance and uptime of DACR, VVO, and other advanced distribution technologies; establishing cross-functional work plans to improve system performance; supporting commissioning and ongoing GridSmart operations; and ensuring the integrity and governance of critical engineering data and systems. The manager will also lead the integration of emerging technologies into production engineering and prepare the organization for increasing DER penetration, expanded grid automation, and future ADMS capabilities while developing the training and technical competencies necessary to support Ohio Power's long-term reliability strategy. ### Job Description What You’ll Do: GridSmart Performance & Reliability - Lead performance, uptime, KPIs, troubleshooting, and improvement plans for DACR, VVO, and other distribution automation technologies to support reliability and operational objectives. ### Technology Integration & Support - Lead cross-functional commissioning, troubleshooting, deployment, and transition of new technologies into sustained production use, partnering with other Engineering teams, Operations, GridSmart support, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders. ### Engineering Data Governance - Ensure the quality, governance, and maintenance of critical engineering data, models, settings repositories, hosting capacity information, and supporting systems. ### Grid Modernization & ADMS Readiness - Position the Engineering for expanding GridSmart capabilities, DER penetration, ADMS, and other emerging distribution technologies. ### Engineering Automation & Continuous Improvement - Drive automation and technology-enabled improvements that increase engineering efficiency, consistency, system performance, and effectiveness. ### Workforce Development - Lead training for the broader Engineering team to support current and future grid technologies. ### People Leadership & Development - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team by establishing clear expectations and performance goals, conducting performance reviews, developing technical capabilities, supporting workforce and succession planning, and maintaining a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and safe work practices. What ### We're Looking For Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree in business, communications, engineering, or related field, associate’s degree and 10 years’ experience as listed below, or high school diploma/GED and 12 years’ experience as listed below. ### Work Experience requirement listed below Minimum of eight years' experience in distribution, construction, maintenance, and/or operations with five years of supervisory experience in distribution or equivalent experience. ### Other Must maintain a state driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Professional Engineer licensure preferred. Project Management Professional certification is a plus. Significant progressive experience in electric distribution engineering, distribution operations, automation, grid modernization, system planning, protection, or related engineering disciplines. Experience with distribution automation, SCADA, VVO, DACR/FLISR, OMS, GIS, distribution modeling, DER, or ADMS technologies strongly preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with an emphasis on root-cause identification and sustainable corrective actions. Experience developing KPIs, performance dashboards, governance processes, and technical work plans. Ability to communicate complex technical issues and recommendations clearly to both technical personnel and leadership with strong written and verbal skills. ### Compensation Data Compensation Grade SP20-010 Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00 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. 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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Gahanna, OH - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00[Apply on American Electric’s careers site →](https://aep.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AEPCareerSite/job/Gahanna-OH/Engineering-Manager--Technology-and-Automation_R20451) ## Hiring at American Electric - Open jobs: 252 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All American Electric jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at American Electric ### [Business Process & Controls Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/5b02e3cf8ef9e3d3e99e/) Gahanna, OH ### [Telecom Engineer Senior/Principal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/751cec73ba50096f66ed/) Gahanna, OH ### [Infrastructure Engineer Lead – Cloud AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/44a91149babaccb654c7/) Gahanna, OH ### [Operations Technician- Operations Technician Prin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/60a1a7945950e79e966a/) Gahanna, OH ### [Portfolio Architect - Distribution Field Services and Mobility](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/48fa94e6f76d2de714f8/) Gahanna, OH ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Program Manager, Automation Solutions — NA (L4), Sustaining Technology Engineering (STE), GES Sustainability & Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/0d38ac86cad839f12638/) Amazon · US, WA, Bellevue ### [Senior Manager, Automation Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/49bb9aa10c8e198e1fdc/) Walmart · United States ### [manager, engineering - Platform Engineering - Partner Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/starbucks/jobs/63292a5f5b5f6d8a5cad/) Starbucks · Nashville, Tennessee, United States ### [Advisor, Automation Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/532f9bb02c6be28439f1/) Eli Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America ### [Motion Automation Intelligence- Senior Engineering Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/abe148b6648e780b409e/) Genuine Parts · Buffalo, NY OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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