Station Engineering Designer

aep; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Designer Associate/SG3-5 on site in Tulsa, OK or Corpus Christi, TX. You will perform CAD drafting to create and maintain maps, sketches, schematics and detailed drawings with increasing responsibility such as study layouts, design development and cost estimating.

Candidates should have an AAS in drafting/CAD or related tech or equivalent experience. Occasional overtime, travel >50% and strong CAD/MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting/CAD or related engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school graduate with 4 years of electric utility CAD drafting work.
• SG4 requires AAS CAD or related with 1–2 years experience; or high school graduate with 6 years experience.
• SG5 requires AAS CAD or related with 4 years experience; or high school graduate with 8 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily work routines to maintain efficient production.
• Create, revise and maintain detailed engineering drawings and sketches.
• Create and maintain material and property equipment records.
• Read vendors' prints and incorporate information into work.
• Prepare study layouts and original working drawings per AEP standards.
• Check designs for strength and conformance to standards.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

AAS CAD/drafting or related engineering technology

High school graduate with 4 years CAD drafting experience

High school graduate with 6 years CAD drafting experience

High school graduate with 8 years CAD drafting experience

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-30-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Proficient in performing daily work activities with minimal supervision. Proficient level work activities to be performed include: computer aided drafting to prepare and maintain maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering related drawings. Perform higher level Designer skills with direct to moderate supervision. Higher level work activities to be performed include: preparation of study layouts, design development, cost estimating, peer review of all deliverables defined as proficient work activities, check drawings, peer review, as well as performing other design and engineering work as defined or directed.

What you'll do:

• Plan and coordinate daily work routines as required to maintain efficient production.
• Create, revise and maintain detailed engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Create, revise and maintain material and property equipment records.
• Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs technical reference manuals and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
• Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Check work performed by other personnel for accuracy and compliance with all Company standards and methods. 9) Work with other organizations of the company to coordinate the work and assure that it is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into assigned work.
• Prepare study layouts, designs and original working drawings in accordance with AEP standard practice.
• Check designs for strength or conformity to accepted standards and methods.
• Check manufacturers' prints and shop drawings and other drawings necessary to coordinate work with that of others and with the overall design.
• Prepare and check bills of material when required. 15) Specify and write purchase requisitions when required.
• Make cost estimates when required.
• Furnish work direction and assist in training of employees in related work at an equal or lower level as directed.
• Assist employees of higher classification as required.
• Promote and support the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies.
• Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Create 3D models of electrical substations using CAD software

What we are looking for:

Designer Associate SG3

Education/Experience: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.

Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and 4 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

Designer SG4

Education/Experience: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience.

Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and 6 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

Designer Senior SG5

Education/Experience: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology and 4 years of equivalent experience.

Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and 8 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

In addition:

• Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
• Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary .
• Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state's driver's license.
• Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
• This position may require shift work or overtime.
• Occasional overnight travel to and work within a substation or power plant environment in obedience to all safety regulations and use of personal protection equipment.

Where you'll work:

This role sits on site in Tulsa, Oklahoma or Corpus Christi, Texas

What you'll get:

• Designer Associate SG3($46,049-$57,561.50)
• Designer SG4($54,063-$67,578)
• Designer Senior SG5($63,496-$79,369)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive