Designer (Substation)

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH, seeks a Substation Designer to support design development using CAD tools and to help create substation layouts and equipment configurations for new and upgraded facilities.

The role involves reviewing vendor drawings, coordinating with civil/structural/protection teams, and participating in field visits and commissioning activities to gain hands-on experience with substation systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting/CAD technology or related engineering program (required).
• 6+ years of experience in electric utility or related drafting/CAD work if without degree.
• Overtime and shift work may be required; travel >50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
• Support creation and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents.

Education

Associate degree in drafting/CAD technology or related engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-004 Compensation Range: $25.99 - $52.67

Physical Demand Level

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 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.

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