Designer (Substation)

aep; New Albany (OH); Sur place; USD 74 487 000 - 150 930 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AEP in New Albany, OH is seeking a Substation Designer to join our team. You will create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches for substation projects, using AutoCAD and Inventor, while coordinating with civil, structural, and protection teams.

You’ll participate in field visits and commissioning activities, review vendor drawings, and support safety programs. Travel >50% and overtime may be required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS CAD or related engineering technology with 1–2 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school diploma and 6 years of electric utility drafting experience
• Must be available for overtime, travel >50%, and shift work, with ability to operate a vehicle

Responsabilités

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches
• Use CAD software to design substation drawings and layouts
• Review vendor drawings for standards compliance
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection teams
• Participate in field visits and commissioning activities

Formation

AAS in drafting/CAD or related engineering technology

Engineering technology degree (civil/electrical/mechanical)

High school diploma + 6 years relevant drafting experience

Outils

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Posting End Date

10-24-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

In this role you'll complete 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

We're seeking a Substation Designer to join our team in New Albany, OH.

Designer (Substation)

• Use engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) to support design development and ensure accuracy in substation drawings and models.
• Assist in designing substation layouts and equipment configurations for new and upgraded facilities.
• Design physical substation equipment, structures, foundations such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, instrument transformers.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection departments to ensure integrated substation design.
• Help review vendor drawings and specifications for compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Participate in field visits and commissioning activities to gain hands‑on experience with substation systems.

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 opportunity for advancement. The minimal qualifications outlined below apply to the Designer with increased educational, skill, experience and certification 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, with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below

• 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.

Other Requirements

• Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required.
• 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.
• 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.

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!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-004

Compensation Range:

$25.99 - $52.67

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