Designer (Transmission Line)

aep; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in New Albany, Ohio seeks a Transmission Line Designer to support overhead and underground transmission projects, route planning with GIS and PLS-CADD, and production of construction drawings and material specifications.

You will collaborate with environmental, civil and permitting teams, perform site assessments, gather field data, and assist in training colleagues while adhering to safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting/CAD or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• HS diploma with 6+ years in electric utility CAD drafting or related work.
• Overtime and shift work availability; travel >10% expected.
• Familiarity with drafting symbols and color differentiation; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
• Maintain facilities and equipment documents and species; construction, equipment, property records.
• Gather information from sketches, field notes, vendor catalogs and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations required for the tasks.
• Proficient use of CAD software and MS Office.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Math calculations

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

AAS drafting/CAD

HS diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

GIS

MS Office

CAD software

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

Proficient in performing daily work activities with minimal supervision. Proficient level work activities to be performed include: computer aided drafting to prepare and maintain maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering related drawings. Perform higher level Designer skills with direct to moderate supervision. Higher level work activities to be performed include: preparation of study layouts, design development, cost estimating, peer review of all deliverables defined as proficient work activities, check drawings, peer review, as well as performing other design and engineering work as defined or directed.

Job Description

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

Designer (Transmission Line) Support design of overhead and underground transmission lines including structure selection and conductor sizing. Assist with route planning and line optimization using GIS and PLS-CADD tools. Help prepare construction drawings and material specifications for transmission projects. Collaborate with environmental, civil, and permitting teams to ensure project feasibility and compliance. Participate in site assessments and field data collection to support design and engineering decisions.

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 and Work 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, with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience.
• OR:
• 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.
• 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: SP20-005

Compensation Range: $22.14 - $44.80

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 from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sede