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Job Posting End Date 04-06-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary 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!

Job Description The Automation Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise automation solutions using RPA, AI, and agentic technologies.

This role partners with business stakeholders, IT teams, and automation developers to define automation strategy, architect scalable solutions, and ensure automation initiatives align with enterprise architecture and governance standards.

The Automation Architect acts as a technical leader and advisor, guiding organizations in adopting intelligent automation technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA), AI-powered document processing, agentic orchestration, and workflow automation.

What You'll Do: Automation Architecture & Solution Design: * Design end-to-end automation solutions using platforms such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, AI/ML services, APIs, and enterprise integrations.

* Develop scalable and resilient automation solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

* Define best practices for automation frameworks, reusable components, and governance models.

* Architect solutions involving RPA, Document Understanding, AI services, and agentic orchestration frameworks.

Technical Leadership and Communication: * Practical experience integrating AI capabilities into automation,solutions mentorship, and strong communication skills." * Provide architectural guidance to development teams and ensure adherence to automation standards.

* Lead technical design reviews and ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.

* Mentor developers and automation engineers on best practices and emerging technologies.

* Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver confident, effective presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.

* Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and operations to align automation solutions with business objectives.

* Present automation architecture, solution designs, and strategic recommendations to leadership teams.

* Act as a trusted advisor for enterprise automation initiatives.

Required Experience & Qualifications: * Practical/Hands on experience integrating AI capabilities into automation.

* 8+ years of experience developing enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform/UiPath.

* 4+ years of hands-on Microsoft Power Platform/UiPath experience, including Automation Development, Framework, and Orchestration.

* Strong background in software development and systems management.

* Proven ability to think analytically, solve complex problems, and drive outcomes.

* Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and lead teams to successful outcomes.

* Experience with Azure Cognitive services, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs preferred.

What We're Looking For: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience: 8 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

What You'll Get: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50 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.

Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-009 Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50 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.

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.

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