Power Tech/P&C Technician Intern

Job Posting End Date

05-21-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

Are you seeking a new opportunity in the Tulsa, OK vicinity? Join our team where you’ll make an impact while contributing to the development and implementation of the systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to our valued customers.

In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of protection and control devices and related equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, digital and electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR), digital fault recorders (DFR), oscillographs, event recorders, RTUs, and station SCADA systems. You will also handle statistical load metering, telemetering, and transducers, as well as install, maintain, and operate all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber, and associated P&C communications equipment.

You will respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate the prompt restoration of service to customers as needed. This description serves as a guideline and does not limit the scope of work or supervision under varying operational conditions.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

What We're Looking For:

Education:

Experience:

License/Certification:

Other Requirements:

Technical Proficiency:

Leadership and Guidance:

Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher level employees. Demonstrates ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.

Planning and Organization:

Plans work in accordance with AEP standard planning practices. Prioritizes routine work to meet the demands of the company. Maintains accurate records.

Problem Solving and Initiative:

Applies technical knowledge and experience in resolving problems encountered in assigned work. Uses initiative in looking for opportunities to improve the process and increase job knowledge/technical skills. Seeks out, compiles, analyzes, and interprets information necessary to perform work activities and solve problems.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers. Assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers. Demonstrates the ability to be a team player. Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.

Decision Making and Business Awareness:

Develops decision-making skills based on sound judgment and job knowledge. Develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit.

What You'll Get:

Hourly Rate - $27.11

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U070-P04

Compensation Range:

$31.96-33.97 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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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.