Design/CAD Supervisor - GENERATION East Region Engineering

Job Posting End Date

12-22-2025

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

Job Summary

Supervise and direct employees to effectively plan, organize, budget, direct, control and lead engineering, design and capital project activities, providing technical guidance and leadership for assigned activities. These activities will be executed in a manner that ensures application of technically and economically appropriate engineering solutions and with consideration to employee and public safety, system reliability, standardization, ease of operation, and timely project completion within approved project schedules and authorized budgets. This position is intended to serve as a first level supervisor of design activities.

Job Description

DESIGNATION - onsite/in the office or plant every day when not traveling for work

PREFERRED LOCATIONS

Ohio: Columbus - AEP Corporate Headquarters

West Virginia:

- Charleston - Appalachian Power Company (APCO) Headquarters

- Cresap - Mitchell Plant

- New Haven - Mountaineer Plant

- Winfield - Amos Plant

More Specific to This Opportunity:

Configuration Control:

- Developing and managing drawing configuration & control processes for the east plants

- Essential to ensure documentation is accurate to field conditions for operation and safety considerations

Emergent Workload:

- As-build markups (field modifications, project turnovers, third-party document packages)

Project Workload:

- In-sourcing some Electrical and I&C project design/drawing work

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Supervise and direct employees engaged in design and capital planning activities consistent with approved project schedules and authorized budgets and resources.

Perform planning and design activities and provide technical guidance and direction to assigned staff as required.

Support annual development of the capital forecast in support of corporate and business unit strategy, in a manner which effectively organizes and addresses customer and public projects, planned system improvements, system reliability, equipment troubles, facilities rehabilitation, and other capital work.

Effectively coordinate needs and support of planning groups and other engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance groups engaged in or affected by capital improvements. In addition, assist in development of project estimates and internal budgets for assigned activities.

Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the Company and regulations and procedures as required by federal, state, or local regulating agencies.

Clearly define performance expectations and review and reward job performance within the organization to align individual performance with business goals.

Develop employees to reach their potential and help establish plans to set and achieve challenging career goals.

Initiate and/or review and control purchase requisitions for authorized services and/or materials required for the performance of design functions.

Responsible for the timely processing of Field mark ups and As-Built drawings Supervise the development and use of design procedures, guidelines, standards and perform a periodic review of these documents and update as necessary.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Drafting, Design, Geography/GIS or related technical field with six (6) years of experience in engineering, construction, operations or design; OR,

Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Drafting, Design, Geography/GIS or related technical field with eight (8) years of experience in engineering, construction, operations or design

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

CAD software, 3D modeling, 2D drawing creation, and related computer applications are essential knowledge.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

heck drawings and perform design verification.

Monitor costs and schedule and observe budget limitations.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Base Salary: $117K - $151K

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

WHO WE ARE

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)

$117K - $151K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00 - $146,730.50

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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