JC Garvin, PE
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Engineering leader with extensive experience in Transmission at American Electric Power, recognized for effective team leadership and successful project delivery. Demonstrated ability to drive organizational success through established leadership principles. Proven track record of managing complex projects and fostering high-performing teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Engineering Manager
American Electric Power, AEP
Tulsa, OK
08.2025 - Current
- Lead and manage substation engineering teams to deliver high-quality designs, ensuring compliance with AEP and regulatory requirements.
- Guide and establish KPI's for the Transmission organization.
- Oversee project lifecycle for substation design and construction, including scope development, resource allocation, scheduling, and budget control to meet operational and reliability goals.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with transmission planning, protection and control engineering, transmission line engineering, and construction teams to optimize system performance and ensure timely project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing advanced engineering practices, technology upgrades, and process efficiencies to enhance safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Transmission Line Engineering Manager
American Electric Power, AEP
Tulsa, OK
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Lead transmission line projects from conception to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams for timely, budget-compliant delivery.
- Guide and establish KPI's for the Transmission organization.
- Foster a culture of professional development by mentoring team members and promoting continuous learning opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, leading timely delivery of FAC-008 compliance deliverables.
- Review and approve engineering designs to guarantee adherence to safety standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with internal departments, external contractors, and regulatory agencies to facilitate project approvals.
- Develop and manage budgets while monitoring expenditures for optimal resource allocation.
- Identify potential project execution risks and developed strategies to mitigate impacts on timelines.
- Establish quality control procedures throughout project lifecycle to ensure compliance with specifications.
Planning and Engineering Supervisor
American Electric Power, AEP
Tulsa, OK
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Lead and supervise a team of engineer, designers, and coordinators providing direction and support to ensure the successful execution of project tasks and objectives.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards, including facilitating the timely delivery of FAC-008 compliance deliverables to maintain operational integrity and reliability.
- Review and approve engineering designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and best practices in transmission line construction.
- Developed training programs for new engineers and technicians on best practices.
Transmission Line Engineer
American Electric Power, AEP
Tulsa, OK
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Lead simultaneous 69kV, 138kV, and 345kV transmission line projects that require steel structure design, preliminary reinforced concrete pier foundation design, soil analysis used for foundation type selection, schedule development, transmission line routing pertaining to CCN submittals, easement procurement support, environmental and construction permitting support, material procurement support, construction support, and the implementation of safety and engineering QA/QC procedures.
- Develop scope of work documents for projects up to 300 miles in length at 345kV, lead procurement plan meetings for 345kV projects, assisted with construction specification development and cost estimate support for capital projects, designed steel structures and concrete backfill foundations, and assist the development of construction drawings.
- Coordinate with external companies to relocate existing assets or plan new assets to supply oil and gas facilities or connect collector substations to the grid.
- Manage third party vendors, consultants, contract engineering firms, and contract construction crews.
- Provide training for various groups of employees and mentorship to select new and mid-level engineers.
- Assisted in the development of AEP Standards regarding directly embedded structures’ backfill selection.
- Wrote standard procedures for PLS-CADD clearance reports and AEP’s FERC Compliance requirements for AEP, OEC, and EPC engineers.
- Lead AEP’s ERCOT Facility & Regulatory Reporting team for four years. This includes preparing FERC/Line Asset Report and SEC compliance deliverables and reviewing the work of peers in addition to separate project related work.
Civil Engineering Intern
Freyssinet USA
Sterling, VA
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed and led a production study that tracked the repairs of the concrete substructure of a major 4-lane bridge.
- Prepared estimates for multiple construction and repair projects.
- Mentored under the estimating department manager, project manager, engineer, inspector, and superintendent to better understand construction methods.
Construction Site Inspector, Coordinator
VMI Construction Office and Froehling & Robertson, Inc.
Lexington, VA
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Ensured adherence to standards, codes, and specs during the construction of a $100 million indoor sports facility.
- Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to track construction progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
Lexington, VA12.2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Staff development
- Compliance assurance
- Change management
- Talent acquisition
- Public speaking
- PLS-CADD expertise
- MFAD proficiency
- 2D and 3D design software
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Professional Engineer (PE), Texas, Oklahoma, 11/23
Capstone Project
Capstone Design Project, Spring 2016, Designed a Navy Reserve fitness training facility alongside a team of five engineers. Used Google Earth and Microsoft Excel to design for the project’s grading and landscape and learned SketchUp Pro to provide a 3D rendering of the facility.
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant High School Football Coach, Cascia Hall Preparatory School, 2017, Worked to develop strong team chemistry. Coordinating drills and preparing game strategies. Completed certification standards for coaching and emergency medical treatment.
- Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center, 2015, Assisted children with physical and mental challenges mount and ride horses, which proved to provide benefits for numerous disorders and mental health issues.
Activities
VMI NCAA Football Team Captain, 2015-2016, Balanced a rigorous set of academic and co-curricular military requirements with a 20-hour per week training and competition schedule.
Timeline
Substation Engineering Manager
American Electric Power, AEP
08.2025 - Current
Transmission Line Engineering Manager
American Electric Power, AEP
01.2025 - 08.2025
Planning and Engineering Supervisor
American Electric Power, AEP
01.2023 - 01.2024
Transmission Line Engineer
American Electric Power, AEP
01.2017 - 01.2023
Civil Engineering Intern
Freyssinet USA
06.2016 - 08.2016
Construction Site Inspector, Coordinator
VMI Construction Office and Froehling & Robertson, Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
Virginia Military Institute (VMI)