Technician

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an engineering technician to support planning, design, analysis, testing, construction, maintenance and operation of company equipment and facilities. You will perform intermediate level technical work and provide guidance to team members.

The role requires an associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent with utility experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years in the utility field; valid driver’s license and a safety-oriented mindset are

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related utility industry work experience.

Responsibilities

• Technical Proficiency: perform cost effective work with knowledge of equipment, materials, systems and processes.
• Leadership & Guidance: provide training and guidance to employees where beneficial.
• Planning & Organization: develop knowledge of time constraints for work activities and make adjustments.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: seek information to increase technical knowledge and job skills for AEP.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: contribute to team goals and promote cooperation.
• Decision Making & Business Awareness: use decision making to improve efficiency and satisfy customers.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Leadership guidance

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

High school diploma + 4 years utility experience

Job description

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 You’ll Do:

• 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. Provides 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 efficient 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're Looking For:

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.

Valid Drivers License

Other 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.

What You’ll Get

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

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

$30.53 - $38.16

Physical Demands

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 controls; 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work.

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Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

This role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.