May 27, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Smallworld GIS Developer Principal

Organization:
American Electric Power
Region:
Canada, Ohio, Gahanna
End of contest:
June 6, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Gis
Description

Job Summary

Part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and installs advanced 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:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Design, develop, enhance, and support applications on the Smallworld GIS platform

  • Develop and maintain solutions using Magik and Smallworld application development tools

  • Work with Smallworld Electric Office and Smallworld PNI to support business and technical needs

  • Perform database administration and support activities related to VMDS (Version Managed Data Store)

  • Support Smallworld system administration tasks as needed

  • Analyze and troubleshoot issues within a large, mature codebase

  • Work with Smallworld GSS (GeoSpatial Server) and FME tools when applicable

  • Contribute to system stability, performance, and ongoing enhancements

  • Good Communication skills - will need to work with the business to be able to ask questions and understand business requirements.

Additional Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience working in Smallworld Electric Office

  • Experience working in Smallworld PNI

  • Experience with Smallworld GSS (GeoSpatial Server) and FME tools is a plus

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:

  • 7 years relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

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Contact

American Electric Power

1 Riverside Plaza

Columbus

Ohio United States

www.aep.com