Technician Associate - Technician Senior
American Electric PowerAbout the role
Job Posting End Date
10-12-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Responsible for performing intermediate level technical work and related activities associated with the planning, engineering, design, analysis, research, development, testing, construction, maintenance, and operation of Company equipment and facilities.Job Description
American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was named on Forbes magazine’s America’s Best Large Employers 2025 list
This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.
Technician Associate (Salary Grade 4)
Technician (Salary Grade 5)
Technician Sr. (Salary Grade 6)
Technician Principal (Salary Grade 7)
What You'll Do:
Technical Proficiency: Uses knowledge and experience to perform cost effective work in an efficient manner. Exhibits understanding of pertinent equipment, material, systems, and processes. Possesses intermediate level of computer literacy knowledge/skills.
Leadership & Guidance: Understands and works within appropriate policies and follows procedures. Provides training and guidance to employees where beneficial.
Planning & Organization Ability: Develops knowledge of time constraints for work activities and makes proper adjustments where needed.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Actively seeks out information to increase technical knowledge and job skills where beneficial to AEP.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Contributes to team goals. Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation. Develops a Win-Win relationship. Understands corporate goals.
Decision Making & Business Awareness: Uses decision making skills to perform job more efficient and cost effective. Demonstrates an attitude, ability, and desire to listen and satisfy both internal and external customers. Refer to attached matrix for required qualifications.
What We're Looking For:
Technician Associate (Salary Grade 4)
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or related utility industry work experience; (Or) an Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.
License: Valid Drivers License
Technician (Salary Grade 5)
Education/Experience: Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience; (Or) a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.
License: Valid Drivers License
Technician Sr. (Salary Grade 6)
Education/Experience: Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields, with a minimum of 4 years of related utility industry work experience; (Or) High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 6 years of related utility industry work experience, including experience in work activities and projects requiring technical engineering knowledge. Meets expectations of the Technician level.
License: Valid Drivers License
Technician Principal (Salary Grade 7)
Education/Experience: Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields, with a minimum of 6 years of related utility industry work experience, OR High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 8 years of related utility industry work experience, including experience in work activities and projects requiring technical engineering knowledge. Meets expectations of a Technician Senior level.
License: Valid Drivers License
Other Must Haves:
Physical Demands -Varies by location or territory.
In some locations or territories, technician must be able to:
Walk right ways of various terrain in adverse conditions to patrol distribution power lines to determine damage.
Carry and handle telescopic measuring sticks and switching sticks that weigh 11 pounds.
May be required to use a
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