Designer - Designer Sr

American Electric Power; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Designer to perform CAD drafting and create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches under general supervision. The role includes documenting work, preparing maps, and coordinating with other teams to ensure safety and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have an AAS in drafting/CAD or equivalent experience, 1–2 years in electric utility drafting, travel >10%, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting/CAD or related engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of drafting or CAD experience in electric utility or related industry.
• Willingness to travel >10% and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Support creation and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents and records.
• Read vendor prints and incorporate information into work.
• Coordinate with other Company groups to ensure safe, efficient work.

Skills

CAD

Drafting

Math calculations

Microsoft Office

Education

AAS drafting/CAD

HS + 6 years exp

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

## Designer - Designer SrApply: Tulsa, OK: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: September 29, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R19249**Job Posting End Date**09-29-2026Please 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 as a Designer:*** 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 ensure 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 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:* One to two years of experience* Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and six (6) 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.**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!**#LI-Onsite****#AEPCareers****Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-004**Compensation Range:**$25.99 - $52.67The 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.