American Electric Power

Designer Specialist - Designer Prin

LocationFort Wayne, IN
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$70,720-$112,320

About This Job


Job Posting End Date


06-13-2025

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


Job Summary

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!


Job Description

AEP is seeking a talented and motivated Designer Specialist - Prin Designers to become an integral part of our transmission engineering team.


What You'll Do:

Innovative Drafting: Utilize computer-aided design software, including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and PLS-CADD to prepare and maintain high-quality maps, sketches, schematics, and engineering-related drawings.

Advanced Design Skills: Demonstrate your design expertise with a focus on quality and compliance, while working under direct to moderate supervision.
Collaborative Planning: Coordinate daily work routines to ensure efficient production and contribute to the overall success of projects.
Detailed Documentation: Create, revise, and maintain comprehensive engineering records and material/property equipment documentation.
Effective Communication: Gather essential information through various sources, including field notes, vendor catalogs, and site visits, to inform your work.
Mathematical Precision: Perform necessary calculations to ensure accuracy in all assigned tasks.
Quality Assurance: Review and check work performed by peers to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and compliance with company methods.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside various departments to ensure safety and efficiency in all operations.
Design Validation: Assess designs for strength and conformity to accepted standards and integrate vendor specifications into your work.
Cost Management: Prepare estimates and requisitions as needed, ensuring budget adherence.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to junior employees, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Safety First: Actively promote and participate in our Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
Integrity and Compliance: Uphold our corporate policies and demonstrate ethical behavior in all aspects of your work.


What We're Looking For:

Required Software Skills in one or more of the following:

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in Vault
Familiarity with PLS-CADD

This vacancy is posted in a range. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Designer Specialist level, with increased requirements for the Designer Prin level.


Education requirements are listed below:

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and design computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology and a minimum of seven (7) years of equivalent experience.

Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and ten (10) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.


Other Must Haves:

Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.
Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
This position may require shift work or overtime.
Occasional overnight travel to and work within a substation or power plant environment in obedience to all safety regulations and use of personal protection equipment.


Physical demand level is Sedentary.


Where You'll Work:


On-Site in the Ft Wayne, IN location


What You'll Get:


$34/hr - $54/hr

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:


SP20-006


Compensation Range:


$34.80-43.50 USD

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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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