Senior Site Civil Designer - AutoCAD Civil 3D Pro

American Electric Power; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Roanoke, VA, is seeking a Site/Civil Land Development Designer (Prin-Staff) to craft and review civil drawings for substation projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You’ll mentor teammates, develop training materials, and ensure designs comply with AEP standards.

The role focuses on leading design efforts, creating package drawings, and coordinating with internal teams while upholding safety and regulatory requirements. On-site work with some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting/CAD or civil/electrical/mechanical engineering technology with 7+ years in electric utility drafting.
• Equivalent experience: high school grad with 10+ years of related drafting work.
• Designer Staff: 12+ years with AEP standards and design practices; equivalent experience applies.

Responsibilities

• Perform SME work in AutoCAD Civil 3D & Vault and mentor Designers.
• Develop training materials for knowledge transfer and accelerated learning.
• Lead designer responsibilities in development/checking of standards/projects per AEP.
• Create and revise civil drawings and ensure compliance with AEP standards.
• Scope and develop drawing packages for specialized projects with minimal guidance.
• Draft Site Civil Standard Guidelines for Station & T-Line practices.
• Communicate information effectively within the organization.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

AAS in CAD or Eng Tech

High school diploma + 10+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Autodesk Vault

Job description

American Electric Power in Roanoke, VA, is seeking a Site/Civil Land Development Designer (Prin-Staff) to craft and review civil drawings for substation projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You’ll mentor teammates, develop training materials, and ensure designs comply with AEP standards.

The role focuses on leading design efforts, creating package drawings, and coordinating with internal teams while upholding safety and regulatory requirements. On-site work with some travel may be required.