Senior CAD Designer – Utility Drafting & Drawings

American Electric Power Co.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Educational opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Designer to perform CAD drafting and engineering drawing tasks. You will create, revise, and maintain diagrams and records supporting engineering projects and field activities.

The role requires proficiency in CAD and Office software, ability to obtain information from multiple sources, and coordination with internal teams to ensure safety and efficiency. Overtime, travel, and shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and CAD or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, or relevant equivalent experience/education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CAD drafting

Drafting

Verbal communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

AAS CAD or related engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Designer to perform CAD drafting and engineering drawing tasks. You will create, revise, and maintain diagrams and records supporting engineering projects and field activities.

The role requires proficiency in CAD and Office software, ability to obtain information from multiple sources, and coordination with internal teams to ensure safety and efficiency. Overtime, travel, and shift work may be required.