CAD Designer for Engineering Drawings & Records

American Electric Power; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Roanoke, Virginia seeks a Designer to perform CAD drafting for maps, sketches and engineering drawings while handling related clerical duties per AEP requirements. The role supports engineering teams and requires the ability to read drawings and work with vendors.

The ideal candidate has an AAS in Drafting/CAD or equivalent experience, plus 1–2 years in designer work (or six years with a high school diploma) and willingness to overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting and CAD or relevant equivalent.
• 1–2 years of designer work experience; or six years with a high school diploma in electric utility drafting/CAD.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
• Support creation and updates of facilities and equipment documents and records.
• Obtain information from sketches, field notes, catalogs and site visits for work.
• Perform mathematical calculations for assigned tasks.
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate with other company units to ensure safe and efficient work.

Skills

CAD drafting

Office software

Reading drawings

Education

AAS in Drafting/CAD

Tools

CAD software

Job description

American Electric Power in Roanoke, Virginia seeks a Designer to perform CAD drafting for maps, sketches and engineering drawings while handling related clerical duties per AEP requirements. The role supports engineering teams and requires the ability to read drawings and work with vendors.

The ideal candidate has an AAS in Drafting/CAD or equivalent experience, plus 1–2 years in designer work (or six years with a high school diploma) and willingness to overtime and travel.