Junior Customer Design Technician

American Electric Power; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks an entry-level Customer Design Technician to support planning, engineering, design, analysis, testing, construction and operation of company equipment and facilities. You will interact with customers and design facilities to meet their needs while considering costs and billing implications.

Responsibilities include coordinating with design groups, obtaining easements, and assisting in storm restoration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years utility industry work experience; or
• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to travel within Indiana and potentially beyond as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Design Group for system improvements and load growth.
• Obtain simple easements and consult with Right of Way Agent for complex ones.
• Participate in storm restoration assessments and travel as needed.
• Learn and apply AEP standards, NESC, OSHA, tariffs and safety rules.
• Gain proficiency in Design Studio, GIS, CAD and related Microsoft applications.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Distribution Design Studio

Electric Office

GIS mapping system

PDS

EEMS

TLM

STORMS

OPS

JERI

CAD

Job description

American Electric Power seeks an entry-level Customer Design Technician to support planning, engineering, design, analysis, testing, construction and operation of company equipment and facilities. You will interact with customers and design facilities to meet their needs while considering costs and billing implications.

Responsibilities include coordinating with design groups, obtaining easements, and assisting in storm restoration.