Tyler Sawyer
Coloma
Summary
Utility technician with a strong focus on distribution design and power quality. Successfully designed advanced distribution projects ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Recognized for mentoring new technicians and providing technical guidance, enhancing team effectiveness and delivering reliable solutions.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Design Technician
AEP
04.2025 - Current
- Designed and analyzed advanced distribution projects using DDS, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and system reliability
- Managed Public Project Relocation work coordinating with municipalities, DOT and external stakeholders
- Mentored and trained new technicians, improving team capability and onboarding efficiency
- Served as a technical resource to coworkers and other departments, providing guidance and troubleshooting support to others
Customer Design Technician - Associate
AEP
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Designed and analyzed electrical distribution systems using DDS software
- Created construction prints, material lists, and supporting project documentation
- Conducted pole staking and site layout for new construction projects
- Delivered technical information clearly to customers and cross-functional teams
- Coordinated with project managers and construction teams to support project execution
Foreman
Asplundh
2019 - 12.2022
- Completed an average 200-300 job sites per year as foreman.
- Safely led a team of 3 on job sites in varying conditions, including storm damage and working alongside additional teams from other companies such as AEP.
- Mentored new apprentice trimmers in best practice and overall safety
- Communicated with home owners in a concise manner about the issue at hand, proposed solution and estimated timeline.
Tree Trimmer
Asplundh
2018 - 2019
- Worked on a fast-paced team, taking on different responsibilities as the job site needed.
- Acted as safety Coordinator on the job site to ensure Osha safety was followed.
- Maintain and manage company equipment, ensuring inventory on the truck was correct.
Tree Trimmer Apprentice
Asplundh
2015 - 2018
- Executed tasks per foreman's guidance, collaborating with team and working independently on job site.
- Gained expertise in functionality and application of power and service lines, enhancing safety and efficiency on site.
Education
Associate in General Studies - Focused in Electrical & Engineering
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI08-2025
High School Diploma -
Coloma High School
Coloma, MI06-2015
Skills
- Electrical Distribution Design
- Utility Standards, Codes & Compliance
- Permitting, Easements, & Documentation Management
- Utility compliance
- Troubleshooting
- Project Coordination
- Project Planning & Prioritization
- Safety Awareness & Field Operations
- Project prioritization
- Empathic communication
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Critical problem solving
- Initiative & Self Motivation
- Leadership development
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Technical Support Fundamentals, 06/2021
- Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User, 09/2022
- The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, 10/2021
Summary Objective
Experienced utility technician with a strong background in distribution design, power quality analysis, and public project relocation work. Skilled at taking projects from initial field work through construction while meeting standards and staying on schedule. Known as a go-to resource for troubleshooting and guidance, with a focus on supporting teammates and delivering dependable solutions for customers.
Timeline
Customer Design Technician
AEP
04.2025 - Current
Customer Design Technician - Associate
AEP
12.2022 - 03.2025
Foreman
Asplundh
2019 - 12.2022
Tree Trimmer
Asplundh
2018 - 2019
Tree Trimmer Apprentice
Asplundh
2015 - 2018
Associate in General Studies - Focused in Electrical & Engineering
Lake Michigan College
High School Diploma -
Coloma High School