Designer

AEP; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Designer to perform CAD drafting of maps, sketches, and schematics under general supervision. The role includes clerical tasks to document work per AEP requirements.

You will create, revise and maintain engineering drawings, read vendor prints, and assist in training others. Travel >10% and overtime may be required; position is sedentary but field work occurs in substations or plants as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in drafting/CAD technology or related field.
• 4 years of electric utility drafting or CAD experience if no AAS.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings, sketches and records.
• Assist in preparing facilities and equipment documents and records.
• Read vendor prints and incorporate information into drawings.
• Perform calculations and use CAD and MS Office.
• Coordinate with other org units to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Train AEP employees in basic skills.

Skills

CAD

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Education

AAS CAD drafting / CAD tech

Tools

CAD software

Job description

## DesignerApply: Roanoke, VA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 17, 2026 (5 days left to apply): R19055**Job Posting End Date**09-17-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**In this role, you'll 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 position.**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.* Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Designer Assc level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level Designers.**What We're Looking For:**Education requirements are listed below:* Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.Work Experience requirement listed below:* Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and four (4) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.**Other:*** Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.* Travel requirements are expected > 10 % of the time.* 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.* Occasional overnight travel to and work within a substation or power plant environment in obedience to all safety regulations and use of personal protection equipment.* Physical demand level is Sedentary.**What You'll Get:*** $54,063 - $67,578 Designer* $63,496 - $79,369 Designer Senior* $74,551 - $ 93,189 Designer Specialist* $87,633 - $109,544 Designer Principal