CAD Designer - Electric Utility (Onsite)

AEP

Gahanna, Tulsa (OH, OK)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 68,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Job summary

American Electric Power on-site role in Ohio or Tulsa requires creating, revising and maintaining engineering drawings and records. You will coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safety and efficiency while interpreting vendor prints and field notes.

Proficiency in CAD and MS Office is essential, with strong attention to detail and readiness for travel. Qualifications include an AAS CAD or related degree or 6 years of equivalent drafting experience in electric utility settings, plus the

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in AAS CAD or related engineering technology with 1–2 years experience.
  • Equivalent experience without AAS: high school graduate with 6 years electric utility drafting experience.

Responsibilities

  • Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
  • Obtain information from verbal, sketches, vendor catalogs and field notes to perform work.
  • Perform mathematical calculations and CAD using CAD software.
  • Use Microsoft Office software.
  • Coordinate with other organizations to ensure safe, efficient work.
  • Read vendor prints and incorporate information into work.
  • Train AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
  • Promote and support safety programs and corporate policies.
  • Be prepared for shift work/overtime and occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Attention to detail
Color vision
Reading prints

Education

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and CAD
Equivalent experience with 6 years drafting in electric utility

Tools

CAD software
Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power on-site role in Ohio or Tulsa requires creating, revising and maintaining engineering drawings and records. You will coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safety and efficiency while interpreting vendor prints and field notes.

Proficiency in CAD and MS Office is essential, with strong attention to detail and readiness for travel. Qualifications include an AAS CAD or related degree or 6 years of equivalent drafting experience in electric utility settings, plus the

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