(Columbus SW) Customer Design Technician Associate - Customer Design Technician Sr

Job Posting End Date

12-01-2025

Please 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

AEP OHIO

Customer Design Technician Associate

Customer Design Technician

Customer Design Technician Sr.

What You'll Do:

Technical Proficiency:

• Possesses technical knowledge acquired from an Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/ Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology.

• Gains knowledge of standards, codes, and regulations relevant to area of assignment.

• Gains knowledge with pertinent equipment, material, systems, and business processes.

• Assists employees in handling defined portions of routine problems when beneficial to AEP.

• Possesses basic computer literacy, knowledge, and skills.

Leadership & Guidance:

• Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher level employees.

• Demonstrates ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.

Planning & Organization Ability:

• Plans work in accordance with AEP standard planning practices.

• Prioritizes routine work to meet the demands of the company.

• Maintains accurate records.

Problem Solving & Initiative:

• Applies technical knowledge and experience in resolving problems encountered in assigned work.

• Uses initiative in looking for opportunities to improve the process and increase job knowledge/technical skills.

• Seeks out, compiles, analyzes, and interprets information necessary to perform work activities and solve problems.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.

• Assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers.

• Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.

• Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.

Decision Making & Business Awareness:

• Develops decision-making skills based on sound judgment and job knowledge.

• Develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit.

• Refer to attached matrix for required qualifications.

What We're Looking For:

Certification(s) or License(s): Valid Drivers License

Customer Design Technician Associate

Education/Work Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience;

• Or an Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.

Customer Design Technician

Education/Work 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.

Customer Design Technician Sr.

Education/Work 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 requiri