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American Electric Power

Senior Distribution System Inspector – Principal

American Electric Power

. Provide leadership support to assist the Contract Coordination Supervisor with job coordination/planning, safety, crew critique, employee development, or other tasks as needed .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSouth Bend • United StatesSenior💰 $87,633 - $128,689 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in distribution construction processes, safety standards, and contractor performance evaluation. Capable of providing leadership support and ensuring compliance with design and construction quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Distribution Construction ExperienceDistribution System InspectionContractor Performance EvaluationSafety Standards ComplianceLeadership Support

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Hard Skills
Construction Quality InspectionJob CoordinationDocumenting Construction EventsInvoice Approval CertificationContractor Work Compliance
Soft Skills
Customer Concern ResolutionEmployee DevelopmentMulti-tasking
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Distribution Work ProcessesConstruction StandardsSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide leadership support to assist the Contract Coordination Supervisor with job coordination/planning, safety, crew critique, employee development, or other tasks as needed
  • Inspect and accept or reject contractor work for compliance to safety, design and construction standards and construction quality
  • Assure contracted construction projects flow smoothly
  • Resolve customer's concerns associated with work performed by contractors
  • Document construction events to protect AEP's interest from future claims
  • Assure contractor invoices are accurate, complete and reasonable
  • Provide feedback concerning contractor performance to Contract Administration for use in future contracting activities
  • Certify acceptability of contractor's work for invoice approval and payment
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or GED plus a two year' technical degree or 5 yrs distribution construction experience preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of distribution work processes, procedures and safety standards
  • Minimum two years' experience as a Distribution System Inspector or equivalent related experience
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving safety record
  • Physical demand level is Sedentary
  • Top step of progression in job family, typically reserved for proven leaders who can multi-task and manage multiple duties and responsibilities
  • Increased educational, skill or experience requirements apply to the principal level

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting and enhancing employees' overall well-being
  • Competitive compensation