Joint Use Technician - Joint Use Technician Principal

American Electric Power; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Fort Wayne seeks skilled technicians to support planning, engineering, design, analysis, and operation of utility equipment. You will inspect poles and lines, coordinate pole attachments, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across projects.

Roles require an engineering-technology background with 2+ years in utilities or a GED with 4+ years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields with a minimum of 2 years in the utility industry.
• Or a high school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of related utility industry work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting poles, lines, and attachments.
• Coordinating pole attachments between utilities and telecom companies.
• Checking for safety and clearance issues.
• Supporting make-ready work before new equipment is installed.
• Keeping records and helping ensure compliance with utility standards.
• Exhibits intermediate computer literacy and applies knowledge to tasks.
• Provide training and guidance to employees where beneficial.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields

High school diploma or GED with 4 years utility experience

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-28-2026

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

What will you do

• Inspecting poles, lines, and attachments
• Coordinating pole attachments between utilities and telecom companies
• Checking for safety and clearance issues
• Supporting make-ready work before new equipment is installed
• Keeping records and helping ensure compliance with utility standards
• 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. Provide 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 efficiently 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 are looking for

Technician

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields with a minimum of 2 years of related utility industry
• Or a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License

Technician Sr

• 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.
• Valid Driver’s license

Technician Principal

• 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.
• Valid Driver's license

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands -Varies by location or territory. In some locations or territories, technicians 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 brush axe (approx. 6 pounds) or machete (approx. 2 pounds) to clear brush for walking and staking in survey work.

Compensation

SG 05: Technician: $63,496-$79,369

SG 06: Technician Sr: $74,551-$93,189

SG 06: Technician Principal $74,551-$93,189

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Grade

SP20-005

Compensation Range

$30.53 - $52.67

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment including company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.