Protection & Control CAD Designer – Substation Systems

AEP; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in New Albany, OH, is seeking a Protection and Control Designer to join our team. You will design protection systems, create electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD Electrical to ensure accurate substation drawings while collaborating with engineers and field staff.

You will prepare drawings, maintain records, and perform calculations. Proficiency in CAD software and MS Office is expected; travel >10% may be required, with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD or engineering technology or relevant equivalent experience with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school graduate and six (6) years of experience in electric utility drafting/CAD work.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Support documents for facilities and equipment; include construction, equipment, and records.
• Read vendor prints and incorporate information into work; assist in testing and commissioning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

Associate degree in CAD or Engineering Technology

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Electrical schematics

Job description

AEP in New Albany, OH, is seeking a Protection and Control Designer to join our team. You will design protection systems, create electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD Electrical to ensure accurate substation drawings while collaborating with engineers and field staff.

You will prepare drawings, maintain records, and perform calculations. Proficiency in CAD software and MS Office is expected; travel >10% may be required, with overtime possible.