Electrical CAD Designer – Utilities & Engineering

aep; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Designer Assoc to perform CAD drafting for engineering drawings and related documents in a fast-paced utility environment in Texas. You will create, revise and maintain drawings, coordinate with facilities teams and travel as needed.

The role requires an AAS in drafting/CAD or equivalent, 4+ years of drafting experience in electric utilities, and ability to work overtime and shift depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting and CAD or equivalent experience
• Four years of drafting experience in electric utility and/or related industry
• Willingness to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work as required
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches
• Support development and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents
• Obtain information from verbal communications, sketches, field notes, and site visits
• Perform mathematical calculations to complete assigned work
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office
• Coordinate with Company organizations to ensure safe, efficient work execution
• Read vendor prints and incorporate information into work
• Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills
• Promote safety programs and comply with Corporate policies
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and support Corporate Compliance
• Assume additional duties as assigned

Skills

CAD Drafting

MS Office

Engineering Drawings

Education

AAS in Drafting/CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Designer Assoc to perform CAD drafting for engineering drawings and related documents in a fast-paced utility environment in Texas. You will create, revise and maintain drawings, coordinate with facilities teams and travel as needed.

The role requires an AAS in drafting/CAD or equivalent, 4+ years of drafting experience in electric utilities, and ability to work overtime and shift depending on project needs.