Senior Electrical Designer - CAD & Power Systems

American Electric Power; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced electrical design professional to own and oversee deliverables, ensuring drawings, models, and technical packages meet Engineering Services standards.

You will develop, review, and approve drawings (SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams), coordinate with engineers, and support construction, commissioning, and closeout with CAD tools like AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting/CAD or engineering technology.
• Minimum seven years of equivalent experience in electric utility drafting.
• Proficient in conventional drafting symbols and color distinctions.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee electrical design deliverables, ensuring drawings are complete and accurate.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical design drawings including SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to reflect design intent in drawings and models.
• Review vendor drawings for constructability and interface alignment.
• Provide design support during construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Skills

Electrical design understanding

Attention to detail

Coordination with engineers

Drafting best practices

Education

Associate degree in drafting and design CAD or engineering technology (AAS)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced electrical design professional to own and oversee deliverables, ensuring drawings, models, and technical packages meet Engineering Services standards.

You will develop, review, and approve drawings (SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams), coordinate with engineers, and support construction, commissioning, and closeout with CAD tools like AutoCAD and MicroStation.