Designer (Transmission Line)

AEP; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in New Albany, OH seeks a Transmission Line Designer to support overhead/underground design, route planning with GIS and PLS-CADD, and preparation of construction drawings. The role includes collaboration with environmental, civil and permitting teams, field data collection and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications include an AAS in drafting/CAD or equivalent experience, ability to work overtime, and travel >10%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting and CAD or related engineering technology with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school graduate with 6 years in electric utility drafting.
• Overtime, travel >10% may be required; candidate must meet driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Assist with route planning and line optimization data in GIS/PLS-CADD and prepare construction drawings.
• Read vendor prints and incorporate information into work; perform calculations as needed.
• Coordinate with environmental, civil, and permitting teams to ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GIS

PLS-CADD

MS Office

Drafting symbols

Education

AAS in drafting/CAD or related engineering technology

High school diploma + 6 years relevant drafting experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

CAD software

AutoCAD

MS Office

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 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. 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.**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 - $44.80The 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.