Solution Engineer (GIS)

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a software engineer to design, develop, and support GIS-enabled solutions. The role involves building high-quality software in line with internal architecture and best practices.

You will troubleshoot data and configuration issues, collaborate with PM, BA, and Infra teams, and work within either Waterfall or Agile methodologies to deliver practical solutions. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years GIS experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant GIS experience and related coursework.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with PM/BA/Infra teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support GIS-enabled technology solutions meeting business needs.
• Troubleshoot application, data, and configuration issues using structured problem-solving.
• Work with business partners to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Understand patterns involving applications, APIs, services, databases, cloud tech, and GIS.
• Apply GIS concepts, spatial data, and mapping to support location-based solutions.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Arcade

ArcPy

JIRA

Job description

Job Summary

Part 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 Description

What you’ll do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Design, 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 experience GIS or Technology related coursework/degree JIRA, Agile/Scrum, 5+ Years Experience working with GIS Tools and Technologies, ArcGIS Arcade, ArcPy
• Preferred Ceritications: Scrum certifications, GIS Professional Certificates

What 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 salary
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• 401(k) match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive 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 Data

• Compensation Grade: SP20-007
• Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $109,543.00

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.

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.

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.