Engineering Manager- Technology and Automation

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, Grid Smart 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 Grid Smart 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:

Grid Smart 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, Grid Smart 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 Grid Smart 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…