Substation CAD Designer: Build Upgraded Power Grids

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Substation Designer to join our New Albany, OH team. You will use CAD tools to create and revise substation drawings and models, and assist in layouts and equipment configurations for new or upgraded facilities.

Youll coordinate with civil, structural, and protection groups to ensure integrated designs, review vendor drawings for standards, participate in field visits, and support safety and documentation processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS CAD or Eng Tech with 1–2 years relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school grad with 6 years drafting/CAD in electric utility.
• Overtime, travel, shift work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings.
• Assist in designing substation layouts and equipment configurations for new/upgraded facilities.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection departments for integrated design.
• Participate in field visits and commissioning activities.

Skills

CAD drafting

Substation design

Team coordination

Education

AAS CAD or Eng Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Substation Designer to join our New Albany, OH team. You will use CAD tools to create and revise substation drawings and models, and assist in layouts and equipment configurations for new or upgraded facilities.

Youll coordinate with civil, structural, and protection groups to ensure integrated designs, review vendor drawings for standards, participate in field visits, and support safety and documentation processes.