Electrical CAD Designer – Drafting & Schematics

American Electric Power; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Designer to join our technical design/drafting team. The role focuses on CAD drafting of maps, sketches, schematics and related drawings, with clerical duties to document activities per AEP requirements.

The position supports engineering teams, not a primary engineering role. You will create and revise drawings, maintain records, read vendor prints, perform calculations, and coordinate with internal groups to ensure safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting/CAD or related field.
• Equivalent experience with four years in electric utility drafting if no AAS is held.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Support creation and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents.
• Obtain information from verbal input, sketches, field notes and vendor catalogs.
• Perform mathematical calculations for assigned work.
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate with other Company groups to ensure safe and efficient work.

Skills

CAD

Drafting

MS Office

Reading prints

Color vision

Education

AAS drafting/CAD

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Designer to join our technical design/drafting team. The role focuses on CAD drafting of maps, sketches, schematics and related drawings, with clerical duties to document activities per AEP requirements.

The position supports engineering teams, not a primary engineering role. You will create and revise drawings, maintain records, read vendor prints, perform calculations, and coordinate with internal groups to ensure safe, compliant