Top 33 Entry level electrical distribution Jobs in Columbus

System Operator Associate
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $74,551 - $99,401 a year
- 12 hour shift
- High school
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
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Operations Coordinator - 2nd Shift Weekdays
The Marzetti Company —Grove City, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Associate Electrical Engineer
MPW Corporate Services —Hebron, OH
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Entry-Level Designer - Substation Design
GPD Group —Columbus, OH
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Eng Del System Operator Assc
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $74,551 - $99,401 a year
- 12 hour shift
- High school
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- Tuition reimbursement
10d
Electric System Operator
Ohio Power Company —Gahanna, OH
- $63,496 - $109,543 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
9d
Entry-Level Electrical Engineer
Korda Nemeth Engineering Inc —Columbus, OH
- Urgently hiring
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- System design
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Distribution Designer I
TRC Companies, Inc. —Gahanna, OH
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Electrician
Embark Recruiting Solutions —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Construction site
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Real Estate Agent/Right of Way Agent (Entry Level) - Ohio
O.R. Colan Associates (ORC) —Columbus, OH
- $27 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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12d
Entry-Level Electrical Engineer - Distribution Design
GPD Group —Columbus, OH
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Warehouse Associate (backup driver)
The Kendall Group, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Sales
- Basic math
Customer Engineer I - Columbus, Ohio
Vertiv —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Critical Infrastructure Learning Specialist
Per Scholas —Columbus, OH
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Public speaking
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Facilities Specialist
Wayfair —Columbus, OH
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- System design
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Field Service Technician, Electrical - Columbus, Ohio
Vertiv —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- On-the-job training
4d
Utilities Right of Way Agent - Ohio
O.R. Colan Associates (ORC) —Columbus, OH
- $64,374 - $101,702 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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13d
Electric Field Superintendent
City of Westerville, OH —Westerville, OH
- $101,795.20 - $152,713.60 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- English
- CDL A
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Manager, Thermal Controls Platforms Testing
Vertiv —Westerville, OH
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- English
Critical Infrastructure Expert Trainer
Per Scholas —Columbus, OH
- $43 - $58 an hour
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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System Operator Associate

AEP Service Corporation -
New Albany, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$74,551 - $99,401 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

Customer communication
Customer service
Driver's License
Public safety procedures

Full Job Description

Job Posting End Date

09-16-2026

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

Job Summary

Under direct supervision and instruction, provide assistance to: ensure the efficient operation of the transmission system; coordinate operation of the transmission system with the appropriate Reliability Coordinator (AEP SCC), Distribution Dispatching Centers/Authorities, and Transmission Control Centers/Authorities (both internal and external to AEP); arrange, approve, and direct routine and emergency switching/tagging operations for equipment removal/restoration during maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction with limited instruction; receive, record, and maintain logs of operating conditions; monitor system voltages, transformer/line/equipment loadings, and in concert with the AEP SCC, apply corrective action when these parameters deviate from equipment ratings and/or operating limits; monitor the operation of metering and communication facilities and initiate corrective action upon malfunction.

Job Description

What you'll do:

Assist in monitoring and regulating system voltage levels, real and reactive power flows for the transmission system at all transmission voltage levels in cooperation with directives of the AEP SCC.
Assist in the real-time operation of the AEP transmission system in coordination with the AEP SCC and appropriate neighboring utilities.
Assist in the real-time operation of distribution equipment inside the station fence in coordination with regional distribution dispatch centers.
Prepare basic switching orders listing the switching steps and safety tagging to be carried out for the removing of equipment from service for maintenance, repair, or construction, ensuring the safety of the public, Company equipment, Company personnel and contract personnel.
Assist in directing switching operations under emergency conditions. Plan and direct actions to quickly, safely and effectively restore equipment and customers to service.
Maintain a log of events and transactions relative to the operation of the facilities and equipment.
Observe and assist in operating the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and associated functions.
Monitor the operation of metering and communications facilities and report malfunctions to proper personnel for corrective action.
Monitor the weather information system for severe weather and notify proper personnel.
Acknowledging and inputting records of station entry/exit activity.

What we're looking for:

Education requirements: Entry-level candidates should have a two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field. OR High School and 2 years of experience in a position that demonstrates the ability to operate a power system.
Work Experience: Not required, but 1-2 years of experience in substation operation, protective relaying, or distribution dispatching is desired.
Required License(s)/Certification(s): Valid state driver license.
This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Dispatcher Worker Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/

Other Must Haves:

Ability to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and to deal with diverse situations simultaneously. Ability to analyze information and communicate instructions clearly and concisely. Work on a twelve-hour uninterrupted rotating shift schedule that consists of nights, weekends and holidays.
May be required to work outside normal Dispatching Center hours. Must have the ability to report timely to worksite due to emergency events. This position may entail some travel and exposure to hazardous situations, which require a thorough knowledge and use of safety procedures. Must have the ability to effectively and professionally deal with co-workers and customers. Must complete all required training and testing in established time frames by the Company to advance to the next higher classification within the line of progression or vacate the current classification

What you'll get:

Grade 6 Range: $74,551 - $99,401/yr

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:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $93,188.50

The 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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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.

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