Entry-Level Design Technician - Engineering Tech

American Electric Power; Pleasantdale (WV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Customer Design Technician Associate to support planning, design, analysis, and operation of company equipment and facilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and learning under guidance from experienced staff.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in engineering technology or a related credential, and must reside within 45 minutes of the Point Pleasant Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.
• Alternatively, high school diploma with two years of related utility industry work experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply entry-level technical knowledge to planning, design, analysis, and operation tasks.
• Assist higher-level staff and collaborate with others.
• Plan work according to standard practices and maintain records.
• Communicate effectively with customers in writing and verbally.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology

High school diploma + 2 years related utility industry work experience

Job description

American Electric Power in West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Customer Design Technician Associate to support planning, design, analysis, and operation of company equipment and facilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and learning under guidance from experienced staff.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in engineering technology or a related credential, and must reside within 45 minutes of the Point Pleasant Office.