Solution Engineer (GIS)

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401(k) match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation seeks a software professional to design, develop and install software solutions as part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications.

Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
• 5+ years of GIS experience is required.
• GIS coursework/degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support technology solutions including GIS and spatial capabilities.
• Troubleshoot application, data, and configuration issues using structured problem-solving.
• Collaborate with business partners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Apply GIS concepts to location-based solutions and work with APIs, services, and databases.
• Participate in testing activities across Waterfall or Agile frameworks.

Skills

GIS concepts

Requirements elicitation

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field

Tools

ArcGIS Arcade

ArcPy

JIRA

Job description

Job Posting End Date10-31-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryPart of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.Job DescriptionWhat you’ll do:Essential Job Functions & TasksDesign, configure, and support technology solutions that meet business and end-user needs, including solutions with GIS and spatial capabilities.Troubleshoot application, integration, data, and configuration issues using a structured problem-solving approach.Work directly with business partners to understand needs, translate requirements, and recommend practical technical solutions.Understand common solution patterns involving applications, APIs, services, relational databases, cloud technologies, and GIS.Apply a working knowledge of GIS concepts, spatial data, and mapping to support and troubleshoot location-based solutions.Preferred Requirements:IT Project development experience, Requirements elicitation, ESRI GIS specific experienceGIS or Technology related coursework/degreeJIRA, Agile/Scrum, 5+ Years Experience working with GIS Tools and Technologies, ArcGIS Arcade, ArcPyPreferred Ceritications:Scrum certifications, GIS Professional CertificatesWhat We're Looking For:Education requirements are listed below:Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.Work Experience requirement listed below:5 years of relevant work experience is required.An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.What You'll Get:Base salaryAnnual bonusLong-term incentive401(k) matchAEP PensionComprehensive benefits package designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees.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 DataCompensation Grade:SP20-007Compensation Range:$87,633.00 - $109,543.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.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, 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.