3D Substation CAD Designer — On-Site

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power on-site role in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks Designers Associate SG3/SG4/SG5 with CAD drafting responsibilities and design development opportunities. Requires an AAS in drafting/CAD or equivalent experience, or high school diploma with 4+ years of drafting experience in electric utilities. Travel >50% expected.

You will create and update engineering drawings, perform cost estimates, review vendor prints, and support safety and compliance programs while collaborating with teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in drafting/CAD or related field.
• There is an option for equivalent experience without an AAS degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily work routines to maintain efficiency.
• Create, revise, and maintain drawings and records.
• Obtain information from sketches, field notes, and site visits.
• Perform cost estimates and prepare study layouts.
• Check drawings for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Train and guide junior staff as needed.
• Promote safety and company policies.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Cost estimation

Education

AAS drafting/CAD or related engineering technology

High school diploma + 4 years utility drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

American Electric Power on-site role in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks Designers Associate SG3/SG4/SG5 with CAD drafting responsibilities and design development opportunities. Requires an AAS in drafting/CAD or equivalent experience, or high school diploma with 4+ years of drafting experience in electric utilities. Travel >50% expected.

You will create and update engineering drawings, perform cost estimates, review vendor prints, and support safety and compliance programs while collaborating with teams.