CAD Designer for Engineering Drawings & Records

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Designer in Tulsa, OK to perform CAD drafting and prepare maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering drawings under general supervision. The role includes clerical duties to document activities per AEP requirements.

You’ll use CAD and Microsoft Office, obtain information from various sources, review vendor prints, and assist in training staff. Travel >10% and overtime may be required, with advancement opportunities within the design group.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD/engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience with drafting electrical utility projects is preferred.
• Ability to read vendor prints and drawings and extract information.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Support documentation for facilities and equipment records.
• Obtain information from verbal, sketches, field notes and vendor catalogs.
• Perform calculations and use CAD software for design tasks.
• Coordinate with other Company groups to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Read and apply information from prints and operating instructions.
• Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
• Support Accident Prevention, Safety, and Corporate Compliance programs.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior per AEP policies and assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Overtime availability

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree in CAD or related field

High school diploma with 6 years of related experience

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AEP is seeking a Designer in Tulsa, OK to perform CAD drafting and prepare maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering drawings under general supervision. The role includes clerical duties to document activities per AEP requirements.

You’ll use CAD and Microsoft Office, obtain information from various sources, review vendor prints, and assist in training staff. Travel >10% and overtime may be required, with advancement opportunities within the design group.