Electrical CAD Designer & Design Lead

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK, seeks a CAD designer with an AAS in drafting or equivalent experience to develop and coordinate design drawings and sketches for electric utility projects. You will perform design calculations, cost estimates, and QA/QC, check drawings, and mentor others as needed.

This full-time role requires proficiency in CAD and MS Office, with a background in engineering technology and the ability to work under supervision on diverse design tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and CAD or relevant equivalent experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school graduate with four years in electric utility drafting/CAD work.
• Posting range is Designer Associate; final grade/compensation based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate design drawings and sketches.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Prepare calculations and conduct design studies as required.
• Carry to completion drawings and information for construction.
• Check drawings and perform design verification; exchange information with other groups.
• Coordinate and review work of others; prepare material and cost estimates.

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

Documentation

Education

AAS drafting and CAD

Job description

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK, seeks a CAD designer with an AAS in drafting or equivalent experience to develop and coordinate design drawings and sketches for electric utility projects. You will perform design calculations, cost estimates, and QA/QC, check drawings, and mentor others as needed.

This full-time role requires proficiency in CAD and MS Office, with a background in engineering technology and the ability to work under supervision on diverse design tasks.