American Electric Power

Designer

American Electric Power
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $54,063 - $67,578 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and engineering documentation while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and corporate policies. Capable of performing mathematical calculations and effectively communicating with team members and vendors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Computer Aided Design (CAD)Engineering DocumentationMathematical CalculationsSafety Regulations ComplianceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Create, revise, and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches
  • Support creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents, including construction, equipment, property documents, and records
  • Obtain information from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs, technical reference manuals, and site visits
  • Perform mathematical calculations required for assigned work
  • Coordinate with other company organizations to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently
  • Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings, and equipment operating instructions, incorporating information into work
  • Assist in training AEP employees in basic position skills
  • Promote and support the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior under AEP corporate policies
  • Support AEP Corporate Compliance policies
  • Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD), or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience
  • Equivalent experience alternative: high school graduate and 6 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work
  • Travel requirements expected to exceed 50% of the time
  • Familiarity with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods
  • Ability to distinguish colors
  • Proficiency in computer aided design software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
  • Must meet all vehicle operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law
  • May require shift work or overtime
  • Ability to occasionally travel overnight and work within a substation or power plant environment while following safety regulations and using personal protective equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' overall well-being
  • Competitive compensation

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Hard Skills
DraftingElectrical Engineering TechnologyMechanical Engineering TechnologyCivil Engineering TechnologyConventional Drafting SymbolsColor DistinctionTechnical Reference ManualsField Notes InterpretationConstruction DocumentationEquipment Operating Instructions
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CoordinationTraining SupportEthical BehaviorProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Computer Aided Design SoftwareMicrosoft Office Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid State Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Electric UtilityIndustrial DraftingSafety and Health ProgramsCorporate CompliancePersonal Protective Equipment