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Technical Training Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs through DOL certify the prevailing wage before your petition reaches USCIS, and the annual cap applies unless your employer is a university or nonprofit research institution.
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08-14-2026
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Job Summary
This position will design and deliver technical training for Transmission Field Services. Oversee the design, development, implementation and delivery of high impact, cost effective technical education to provide employees with knowledge and skills required for current job responsibilities and advancement opportunities. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, policies, procedures and common work practices into learning and training. Coordinate and conduct learning and training in collaboration with business unit management and corporate groups to meet organizational goals.
Technical field experience in one of the following disciplines is preferred: Station, Protection & Controls, Transmission Line, or Telecommunications OR strong background in facilitation and content development of safety and technical training.
What you’ll do:
- Directs the development, communication and implementation of a learning strategy by conducting learning/training needs assessments. Forecast, plan and analyze for learning and training needs based on demographics and staffing changes. Consult with management and employees on learning and training priorities.
- Oversee the scheduling and coordination of technical training. Communicate training calendar, courses and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.
- Lead the teaching, instructing, facilitation and evaluation of learning and training activities including rules, knowledge, information, job skills, job/task demonstrations, and proctoring tests, assessments and evaluations.
- Coordinates the design and development of technical curriculums, courses and training resources including instructor-led and online course content, presentations, manuals, handouts, job aids, games, job task analysis documents, job performance measures, hands-on demonstrations and assessments/tests. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, AEP/industry best practices and lessons learned into training.
- Guides the research and selection of the appropriate training resources and tools. Negotiate and coordinate with vendors and OEMs as required.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with management team, employees, internal and external partners and vendors to develop and deliver training.
- Oversee the administration and proper maintenance of electronic and physical training records/qualifications, reports, budgets, measurements and cost/value analyses for learning and training programs and activities. Use the AEP learning management system to index courses and to record training, certifications and seminars in accordance with AEP policies and procedures and government/state regulations.
- Facilitate training projects, committees and meetings as assigned.
What we’re looking for and what you’ll get:
Technical Training Specialist Principal SG8
Education requirements:
- High School graduate/GED.
Work Experience:
- Twelve (12) years' technical work experience in related area OR Six (6) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior.
Required License(s)/Certification(s):
- Valid driver's license.
Technical Training Specialist Senior SG7
Education requirements:
- High School graduate/GED.
Work Experience:
- Nine (9) years' technical work experience in related area OR Four (4) years as a Training Specialist.
Required License(s)/Certification(s):
- Valid driver's license.
In addition:
- Preferred station electrician experience.
- Physical demand level is Sedentary.
- Associate degree in Power Plant Technology or related field preferred for Generation.
- Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred for Transmission.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required.
- Thorough knowledge of assigned area's technical work processes, procedures and safety standards.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite software.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of federal, state and AEP safety, health and environmental training requirements.
- Travel required.
- Exempt (unpaid) overtime required.
Technical Training Staff SG9
- Responsible for the development, communication, and implementation of a learning strategy by conducting learning/training needs assessments. Forecast, plan and analyze for learning and training needs based on demographics and staffing changes. Consult with management and employees on learning and training priorities.
- Facilitate scheduling, coordination and improvement processes. Develop and communicate training calendar, courses and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.
- Teach, instruct, facilitate and evaluate learning and training activities including rules, knowledge, information, job skills, job/task demonstrations, and proctoring tests, assessments and evaluations.
- Lead improvement teams and instructor development.
- Coordinate the design and development of technical curriculums, courses and training resources including instructor-led and online course content, presentations, manuals, handouts, job aids, games, job task analysis documents, job performance measures, hands-on demonstrations and assessments/tests. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, AEP/industry best practices and lessons learned into training.
- Utilize industry best practices to lead the research and selection of appropriate training resources and tools. Lead improvements and updates of training resources. Identify, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors as required.
- Develop collaborative working relationships with internal management team and employees. Establish new relationships with external partners and vendors. Engage in external outreach including recruiting events and tours.
- Develop and analyze metrics to measure success.
- Apply expert proficiency to identify, analyze, design, and initiate solutions to highly complex problems requiring specialized knowledge and/or problem-solving techniques.
- Identify industry needs and lead system wide teams and initiatives to deep dive into solutions. Actively engage with industry platforms to share information and gain insights. Serves as an industry expert in targeted areas.
Education:
- High School graduate/GED.
Experience:
- 12 years of related work experience with 5 years of leadership or training experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- CDL may be required for some locations/positions.
In addition:
- Preferred station electrician experience.
- Associate degree in Power Plant Technology or related field preferred for Generation.
- Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred for Transmission.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required.
- Thorough knowledge of assigned area’s technical work processes, procedures and safety standards.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite software.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of federal, state and AEP safety, health and environmental training requirements.
- Travel required. Exempt (unpaid) overtime required.
Where you’ll work:
This role sits on site in Pataskala, Ohio.
What you’ll get:
Technical Training Specialist Senior SG7 ($102,000-$109,000)
Technical Training Specialist Principal SG8 ($118,000-$128,000)
Technical Training Specialist Staff SG9 ($139,000-$150,500)
In addition to 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!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$102K- $150K / Year
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
#training
#techtraining
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $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.
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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.
Job Posting End Date
08-14-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
This position will design and deliver technical training for Transmission Field Services. Oversee the design, development, implementation and delivery of high impact, cost effective technical education to provide employees with knowledge and skills required for current job responsibilities and advancement opportunities. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, policies, procedures and common work practices into learning and training. Coordinate and conduct learning and training in collaboration with business unit management and corporate groups to meet organizational goals.
Technical field experience in one of the following disciplines is preferred: Station, Protection & Controls, Transmission Line, or Telecommunications OR strong background in facilitation and content development of safety and technical training.
What you’ll do:
- Directs the development, communication and implementation of a learning strategy by conducting learning/training needs assessments. Forecast, plan and analyze for learning and training needs based on demographics and staffing changes. Consult with management and employees on learning and training priorities.
- Oversee the scheduling and coordination of technical training. Communicate training calendar, courses and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.
- Lead the teaching, instructing, facilitation and evaluation of learning and training activities including rules, knowledge, information, job skills, job/task demonstrations, and proctoring tests, assessments and evaluations.
- Coordinates the design and development of technical curriculums, courses and training resources including instructor-led and online course content, presentations, manuals, handouts, job aids, games, job task analysis documents, job performance measures, hands-on demonstrations and assessments/tests. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, AEP/industry best practices and lessons learned into training.
- Guides the research and selection of the appropriate training resources and tools. Negotiate and coordinate with vendors and OEMs as required.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with management team, employees, internal and external partners and vendors to develop and deliver training.
- Oversee the administration and proper maintenance of electronic and physical training records/qualifications, reports, budgets, measurements and cost/value analyses for learning and training programs and activities. Use the AEP learning management system to index courses and to record training, certifications and seminars in accordance with AEP policies and procedures and government/state regulations.
- Facilitate training projects, committees and meetings as assigned.
What we’re looking for and what you’ll get:
Technical Training Specialist Principal SG8
Education requirements:
- High School graduate/GED.
Work Experience:
- Twelve (12) years' technical work experience in related area OR Six (6) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior.
Required License(s)/Certification(s):
- Valid driver's license.
Technical Training Specialist Senior SG7
Education requirements:
- High School graduate/GED.
Work Experience:
- Nine (9) years' technical work experience in related area OR Four (4) years as a Training Specialist.
Required License(s)/Certification(s):
- Valid driver's license.
In addition:
- Preferred station electrician experience.
- Physical demand level is Sedentary.
- Associate degree in Power Plant Technology or related field preferred for Generation.
- Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred for Transmission.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required.
- Thorough knowledge of assigned area's technical work processes, procedures and safety standards.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite software.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of federal, state and AEP safety, health and environmental training requirements.
- Travel required.
- Exempt (unpaid) overtime required.
Technical Training Staff SG9
- Responsible for the development, communication, and implementation of a learning strategy by conducting learning/training needs assessments. Forecast, plan and analyze for learning and training needs based on demographics and staffing changes. Consult with management and employees on learning and training priorities.
- Facilitate scheduling, coordination and improvement processes. Develop and communicate training calendar, courses and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.
- Teach, instruct, facilitate and evaluate learning and training activities including rules, knowledge, information, job skills, job/task demonstrations, and proctoring tests, assessments and evaluations.
- Lead improvement teams and instructor development.
- Coordinate the design and development of technical curriculums, courses and training resources including instructor-led and online course content, presentations, manuals, handouts, job aids, games, job task analysis documents, job performance measures, hands-on demonstrations and assessments/tests. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, AEP/industry best practices and lessons learned into training.
- Utilize industry best practices to lead the research and selection of appropriate training resources and tools. Lead improvements and updates of training resources. Identify, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors as required.
- Develop collaborative working relationships with internal management team and employees. Establish new relationships with external partners and vendors. Engage in external outreach including recruiting events and tours.
- Develop and analyze metrics to measure success.
- Apply expert proficiency to identify, analyze, design, and initiate solutions to highly complex problems requiring specialized knowledge and/or problem-solving techniques.
- Identify industry needs and lead system wide teams and initiatives to deep dive into solutions. Actively engage with industry platforms to share information and gain insights. Serves as an industry expert in targeted areas.
Education:
- High School graduate/GED.
Experience:
- 12 years of related work experience with 5 years of leadership or training experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- CDL may be required for some locations/positions.
In addition:
- Preferred station electrician experience.
- Associate degree in Power Plant Technology or related field preferred for Generation.
- Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred for Transmission.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required.
- Thorough knowledge of assigned area’s technical work processes, procedures and safety standards.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite software.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of federal, state and AEP safety, health and environmental training requirements.
- Travel required. Exempt (unpaid) overtime required.
Where you’ll work:
This role sits on site in Pataskala, Ohio.
What you’ll get:
Technical Training Specialist Senior SG7 ($102,000-$109,000)
Technical Training Specialist Principal SG8 ($118,000-$128,000)
Technical Training Specialist Staff SG9 ($139,000-$150,500)
In addition to 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!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$102K- $150K / Year
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
#training
#techtraining
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $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.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Training Manager
Align your degree to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the SOC code on the LCA. For Technical Training Managers, acceptable fields include instructional design, education technology, and organizational development. A mismatch triggers an RFE even with years of experience.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Training manager roles at these organizations can start any time of year, not just October 1.
Search verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers by DOL LCA filing history so you can see which companies have filed for training and instructional design roles before contacting a recruiter. That narrows your list to employers already familiar with the H-1B process.
Request the LCA before signing an offer
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before USCIS accepts the I-129 petition. Ask the hiring manager to confirm LCA filing timelines during the offer stage so your start date doesn't slip past your OPT or grace-period window.
Document training program ownership carefully
USCIS scrutinizes whether a training manager role truly requires a specific bachelor's degree. Your petition is stronger when your offer letter describes curriculum development, needs analysis, or instructional systems design rather than general administrative oversight of trainers.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
The LCA locks in a wage level tied to your job zone and geography. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area under the relevant SOC code before you negotiate so your offer letter meets or exceeds the certified prevailing wage from day one.
H-1B Visa Technical Training Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Training Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as instructional design, education technology, human resources development, or organizational behavior. Roles framed as general management with no specific degree requirement are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS. Your offer letter should describe duties that justify the academic prerequisite.
Which employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for training and instructional roles?
Large technology companies, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and defense contractors tend to have structured L&D functions that require dedicated training managers and carry established H-1B programs. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and research nonprofits are another strong category. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with active LCA filing history in this occupation so you can prioritize your applications.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect a Technical Training Manager offer?
Before filing your I-129, your employer submits an LCA to DOL certifying that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. You can verify expected wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search by entering the relevant SOC code and metro area. If the offer comes in below that threshold, the LCA will not certify and the H-1B petition cannot proceed.
Can a Technical Training Manager role qualify for the H-1B cap exemption?
Only if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, not the role itself. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and entities affiliated with a qualifying institution can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap at any point in the year. If you're working in corporate training at a private company, your petition counts against the 85,000-slot cap and requires lottery selection.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer restructures and eliminates the training function?
If your position is eliminated, your H-1B status ends with it. You have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the country. A new employer must file a transfer petition, and you can begin work with them once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval, under portability rules.