Distribution Central Design Technician Associate - Technician Senior
Job Summary
Each position in the Technician job family is responsible for performing technical work and related activities associated with planning, engineering, design, analysis, research, development, testing, construction, maintenance, and operation of Company equipment and facilities.
What you will do:
- Field collection of distribution poles based on scope of work utilizing GPS collection device
- Analysis of new design in DDS software (structural, clearance and electrical each as needed)
- Creation of construction prints and material lists, along with additional needed
- Documentation such as permits, easements, forestry requests, etc
- Tracking of status and progress of projects in Smartsheet schedules
- Coordination with PMs and construction coordinators as needed
- Staking of new pole and guy locations as needed ahead of construction
What we are looking for:
- Technical Proficiency
- Leadership & Guidance
- Planning & Organization Ability
- Problem Solving & Initiative
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Decision Making & Business Awareness
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields OR high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or related utility industry work experience
- Valid Driver’s License
Compensation:
- SG 04 Technician Associate: Base salary from $$54,063-$67,578/year
- SG 05 Technician: Base salary from $$63,496-$79,369/year
- SG 06 Technician Sr.: Base Salary from $74,551-$93,189/year
Physical Demand Level:
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.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.