Senior Electrical Design Drafter — Power Systems

American Electric Power; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an experienced electrical design drafter to own and oversee deliverables, ensuring drawings, models, and technical packages meet standards.

You will develop and review electrical design drawings (single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules), coordinate with engineers, review vendor submittals, and support construction and commissioning with field changes and as-built updates. Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation is required.

Qualifications

• AAS in drafting and design CAD or related engineering technology.
• 7+ years of equivalent experience or, without AAS, 10 years in electric utility drafting/CAD work.
• Proficiency with conventional drafting symbols and accurate color discernment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve electrical design drawings including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and equipment layouts.
• Maintain high drafting quality, accuracy, and document control, including as-builts.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to reflect design intent in drawings and models.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals for completeness, constructability, and interface alignment.
• Provide electrical design support during construction, commissioning, and closeout, including field changes and redline updates.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting

CAD tools

Documentation control

Education

AAS in drafting and design CAD or related engineering technology

High school + 10 years drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an experienced electrical design drafter to own and oversee deliverables, ensuring drawings, models, and technical packages meet standards.

You will develop and review electrical design drawings (single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules), coordinate with engineers, review vendor submittals, and support construction and commissioning with field changes and as-built updates. Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation is required.