Structural CAD Designer - Designer Prin

Job Posting End Date

12-04-2025

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

Job Summary

In this role, you'll perform daily work activities with direct to moderate supervision. Work activities to be performed include but not limited to computer aided drafting to develop power equipment parts, assemblies and designs and to assist with drawings development in Inventor and AutoCAD. The position includes associated clerical work to properly manage and document the work activities performed, as per AEP requirements for the position.

Job Description

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!

What You’ll Do:

- Create, revise and maintain structural substation models, drawings, and sketches using Autodesk Inventor (primarily) and AutoCAD.

- Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals.

- Use your proficiency in the use of 3D computer aided design software, including: Autodesk Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD. Experience with Spatial Business Systems (SBS) Substation Design Software (SDS), SBS P4I, SBS UtilityDataHub are preferred.

- Use your proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.

- Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.

- Actively seek out information to increase technical knowledge in area of responsibility

- Apply technical knowledge in resolving basic problems encountered in assigned work

- Coordinate information and design across a multi-disciplinary team to ensure deliverables are compliant with project expectations

- Collaborate with various departments during the course of the project

- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned as standalone or in support of Teammates.

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Designer level, with increased educational, skill and experience requirements for higher level Designers.

What We're Looking For:

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one (1) to two (2) years of relevant equivalent experience.

Work Experience (without AAS degree) requirement listed below:

Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and six (6) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

Other Must Haves:

- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

- Proficiency in AutoCAD

- Proficiency in Vault

- Familiarity with PLS-CADD

- Must be available to work overtime as needed.

- 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.

- Travel 5%- Overnight stays are NOT expected

- Must be proficient in working with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.

- Utility experience a plus but not required.

Physical demand level is Sedentary.

Where You'll Work:

On-Site in the New Albany, OH, Roanoke, VA or Tulsa, OK location

What You'll Get:

$27/hr - $54.50/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.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site)

$52.5K - $113,360K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$25.23 - $51.13

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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