Customer Design Technician — Path to Senior

Ohio Power Company; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an entry-level Customer Design Technician Associate to support planning, engineering, design, analysis, testing, construction and operation of company equipment and facilities.

The role progresses through Technician Associate, Technician, and Senior levels with degree or experience-based requirements, plus a valid Driver's License. It offers growth within a large utility organization and collaborative teams.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED with 2 years utility experience OR 4 years with diploma.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level technical work across planning, engineering, design, analysis and operation of company equipment.
• Assists in handling routine problems under supervision to support operations.
• Plans tasks according to standard practices and maintains accurate records.
• Resolves simple problems and seeks opportunities to improve processes.
• Communicates effectively with internal/external customers and documents technical information.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology

High school diploma + 2 years utility experience or 4 years with diploma

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an entry-level Customer Design Technician Associate to support planning, engineering, design, analysis, testing, construction and operation of company equipment and facilities.

The role progresses through Technician Associate, Technician, and Senior levels with degree or experience-based requirements, plus a valid Driver's License. It offers growth within a large utility organization and collaborative teams.