Designer

American Electric Power; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a CAD designer at SG4 level for on-site work in Ohio or Tulsa. You will create, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, support facility and equipment documentation, and coordinate data from field notes and vendor drawings.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is required, with significant travel and occasional shift work. The role emphasizes safety, ethical behavior, and compliance with corporate policies, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting and CAD or related engineering technology with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school graduate with 6 years of drafting/CAD experience.
• Travel requirements are >50% of the time.
• Must distinguish colors and have valid state driver’s license.
• Shift work or overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, sketches.
• Support creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents.
• Obtain information from verbal communication, sketches, field notes, vendors’ catalogs, and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations required for the work.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate with other company units to ensure safe, efficient work.

Skills

Travel readiness

Valid driver’s license

Education

AAS drafting/CAD or related engineering technology

High school diploma + 6 years drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-31-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Perform daily work activities with general supervision. Work activities to be performed include: computer aided drafting to prepare maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering related drawings. The position includes associated clerical work to properly manage and document the work activities performed, as per AEP requirements for the positon.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents; including but not limited to construction, equipment, property documents and records.
• Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
• Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Work with other organizations of the Company to coordinate the work and assure that it is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.
• Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
• Promote and support the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies.
• Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

Designer SG4

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and 6 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

In addition:

• Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
• This position may require shift work or overtime.
• Occasionally overnight travel to and work within a substation or power plant environment in obedience to all safety regulations and use of personal protection equipment.

Where you’ll work:

This role sits on site in Gahanna, Ohio or Tulsa, Oklahoma

What you’ll get:

Designer SG4($54,063-$67,578)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you

American Electric Power (On-Site)

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-004

Compensation Range:

$25.99 - $32.49

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.