Designer (Transmission Line)

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Transmission Line Designer to join our team in New Albany, OH. The role focuses on overhead and underground transmission line design, route planning, and preparation of drawings.

You will use GIS and PLS-CADD tools, create and revise engineering drawings, coordinate with environmental and permitting teams, and support safety and compliance programs. Required education includes an AAS or equivalent experience, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD/engineering or related field; or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 1–2 years of drafting/electric utility drafting experience if AAS is held.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Support creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents.
• Obtain information from sketches, field notes, catalogs and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations for assigned work.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate with other company groups to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Read vendor prints and incorporate information into work.
• Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
• Promote and support safety and compliance programs.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior per AEP policies.
• Support Corporate Compliance policies.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

GIS

PLS-CADD

Drafting

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in CAD/engineering tech

Equivalent experience without AAS (6 years)

Tools

GIS software

PLS-CADD

Job description

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 linesincluding structure selection and conductor sizing.
• Assist with route planning and line optimizationusing GIS and PLS-CADD tools.
• Help prepare construction drawings and material specificationsfor transmission projects.
• Collaborate with environmental, civil, and permitting teamsto ensure project feasibility and compliance.
• Participate in site assessments and field data collectionto 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.

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 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.
  

What You'll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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

$22.14 - $44.80

Physical Demands

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. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.