CAD Designer - Electric Utilities (On-Site, Travel)

AEP Service Corporation; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Ohio is seeking an on-site CAD Designer (SG4) to support drafting and documentation activities for electrical utilities projects. You will create, revise and maintain engineering drawings, read vendor prints, and coordinate with other teams to ensure accuracy and safety standards are met.

The role requires an AAS in CAD or related tech (or equivalent experience), 1–2 years in utilities drafting, and willingness to travel >50%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) CAD or related engineering technology with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent work experience without an AAS: high school diploma and 6 years in electric utility/drafting.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Support creation and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents.
• Obtain information from sketches, notes, catalogs and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations for assigned work.
• Proficient with CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate work with other company groups to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Read vendor prints and operating instructions and incorporate into work.
• Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
• Promote safety programs and comply with corporate policies.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD drafting

Microsoft Office

Education

AAS CAD drafting or engineering technology

High school diploma + 6 years relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Ohio is seeking an on-site CAD Designer (SG4) to support drafting and documentation activities for electrical utilities projects. You will create, revise and maintain engineering drawings, read vendor prints, and coordinate with other teams to ensure accuracy and safety standards are met.

The role requires an AAS in CAD or related tech (or equivalent experience), 1–2 years in utilities drafting, and willingness to travel >50%.