Distribution Central Design Technician Associate - Technician Senior
American Electric Power
Job Description
**Job Posting End Date**
08-01-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
**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.
**Job Description**
**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
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08-01-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
**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.
**Job Description**
**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
...
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- Location Benton Harbor, MI
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date July 25, 2026
- Application Deadline July 30, 2026