VP, Transmission Field Services (TFS)

About the Team

At American Electric Power (AEP), we are more than just an energy company; we are 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. Our transmission field services team is the backbone of grid modernization and system resiliency, ensuring that power flows safely and reliably across our service territory.

About the Role

The Vice President of Transmission Field Services provides strategic and operational leadership for the company's transmission line, substation, and relay/protection field services. This role is critical to enabling grid modernization, system resiliency, and customer reliability objectives. You will ensure operational excellence through strong safety leadership, execution discipline, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.

In this position, you will partner closely with Transmission Engineering, Asset Management, System Operations, Supply Chain, Vegetation Management, and Regulatory leadership. You will provide direction on transmission operations matters for the organization and in pertinent forums outside AEP. Your day-to-day involves developing and coordinating the Transmission Field Services safety program, managing emergency response and contractor activities, and driving workforce development initiatives across a geographically dispersed, 24/7 operational environment.

Hiring Process

• Application Submission: Submit your resume and cover letter via the AEP careers portal.
• Review: Applications will be reviewed against the required qualifications and experience.
• Interviews: Selected candidates will proceed through a multi-stage interview process involving senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Offer: Successful candidates will receive a formal offer detailing compensation and benefits.

Note: This job posting will close on June 10, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Electric Power (AEP) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, 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.