Solution Engineer (GIS)
Aep Open · verified Oct 23, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Aep. Columbus · full-time · $87,633–$109,543 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape and maintain technology solutions around business and user needs, including GIS and spatial functionality
- Trace application, integration, data and configuration problems through a structured troubleshooting process
- Meet with business partners to clarify needs, turn them into requirements and suggest workable technical approaches
- Use common patterns across applications, APIs, services, relational databases, cloud platforms and GIS
- Apply GIS, spatial-data and mapping knowledge to support and troubleshoot location-based solutions
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related technical discipline
- At least five years of relevant work, unless equivalent education and experience meet the requirement
- GIS or technology coursework, ESRI experience, and work with GIS tools are preferred rather than core requirements
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can work across software solutions and GIS, and translate business needs into technical recommendations. The position is based in Columbus and is classified as sedentary work, involving mostly sitting with occasional standing or walking.
From the employer
Job Posting End Date
10-31-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.Job Description
What you’ll do:
- Design, configure, and support technology solutions that meet business and end-user needs, including solutions with GIS and spatial capabilities.
- Troubleshoot application, integration, data, and configuration issues using a structured problem-solving approach.
- Work directly with business partners to understand needs, translate requirements, and recommend practical technical solutions.
- Understand common solution patterns involving applications, APIs, services, relational databases, cloud technologies, and GIS.
- Apply a working knowledge of GIS concepts, spatial data, and mapping to support and troubleshoot location-based solutions.
Preferred Requirements:
- IT Project development experience, Requirements elicitation, ESRI GIS specific experience
- GIS or Technology related coursework/degree
- JIRA, Agile/Scrum, 5+ Years Experience working with GIS Tools and Technologies, ArcGIS Arcade, ArcPy
Preferred Ceritications:
- Scrum certifications, GIS Professional Certificates
What We're Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- 5 years of relevant work experience is required.
- An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
What You’ll Get:
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.
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 Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $109,543.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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