Senior Designer – CAD & 3D Modeling for Power Projects

American Electric Power Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a skilled Designer to develop and coordinate engineering design deliverables for utility, power generation, and industrial projects. The role emphasizes CAD, 3D modeling, field data integration, and ensuring quality and safety across design packages and records.

You will collaborate with engineers, contractors, and field personnel while supporting field verification, constructability reviews, and documentation control.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in CAD/drafting for utility or industrial projects.
• Experience with LiDAR, point clouds, and reality-capture workflows.
• Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling platforms used in engineering design.
• Familiarity with document management systems and design packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models, and design packages.
• Prepare study layouts, construction packages, and deliverables per standards.
• Utilize CAD/3D tools to maintain detailed engineering designs and records.
• Incorporate field data and vendor info into design deliverables.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment specs to support project execution.
• Perform QA/QC to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Coordinate design activities with engineers, PMs, contractors, and field staff.
• Prepare bills of material, equipment lists, and cost estimates as needed.
• Support document control, revisions, as-builts, and project closeout.

Skills

CAD

3D modeling

Field data integration

LiDAR data handling

Education

AAS in drafting/CAD or engineering technology

High school diploma + 8 years utility drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AVEVA E3D

ProjectWise

Documentum

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a skilled Designer to develop and coordinate engineering design deliverables for utility, power generation, and industrial projects. The role emphasizes CAD, 3D modeling, field data integration, and ensuring quality and safety across design packages and records.

You will collaborate with engineers, contractors, and field personnel while supporting field verification, constructability reviews, and documentation control.