Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 29, 2026
Classification
Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance
Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Job Title/Job #: Design Technician II
Key Responsibilities
Under directive supervision, facilitates design of electric projects of an increasing difficulty including three phase electric extensions, replacements or revocations.
Ability to perform all aspects of the Design Technician I
Design projects of increasing difficulty under directive supervision such as: Three phase extension (overhead and underground) Three phase replacements, revocations or removal Distribution of facilities under-built on transmission poles Relocation of existing facilities Highway/Governmental projects
Understand basic tariff and billing policies.
Interact with commercial, industrial and government customers, developers, architects and engineers from outside firms and other AES Ohio personnel.
Assist and instruct other Company personnel in matters relating to electric distribution design.
Identify and analyze abnormal conditions on the electric distribution systems.
Help teach/mentor new members to the department.
Perform other similar or skilled work.
Design Tech I -
Determine residential electric meter and service locations.
Update electric maps and outage management system.
Complete design necessary for work orders.
Utilize applicable codes and standards: AES Ohio Electric Engineering and Construction Standards, AES Ohio Safety Code, Safety Performance Requirements Manual, Electric Service Handbook, National Electric Code (NEC), and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and other pertinent regulatory requirements.
Prepare drawing and design simple work orders under direct supervision such as:
Single phase extensions (overhead and underground)
Replacement or removal of facilities
Night guard projects
Understand basic surveying techniques, stake proposed projects and gather post-construction field notes.
Interact with residential customers and contractors in a professional manner.
Utilize personal computer and customer account information.
Input construction as-built information into the design software so prints can be updated in a timely fashion.
Update customer circuit and branch line information.
Complete guying, pole loading, and voltage drop calculations for designed projects.
Assist other Company personnel.
Perform other similar or less skilled work.
Requirements
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Pass the EEI Tech Test or other Company approved aptitude test
And must also meet one of the following criteria: A minimum of a 2-year associate’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Management Technology, Industrial Engineering, Engineering University Transfer, Electric Power Engineering/Technology, a Program Certificate in Electric Power Technology from Bismarck State College or equivalent military training in the fields listed above. A Journeyman’s electrician license or equivalent military training as an electrician.