Substation CAD Designer - Impactful, Field-Ready

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH, seeks a Substation Designer to support design development using CAD tools and to help create substation layouts and equipment configurations for new and upgraded facilities.

The role involves reviewing vendor drawings, coordinating with civil/structural/protection teams, and participating in field visits and commissioning activities to gain hands-on experience with substation systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting/CAD technology or related engineering program (required).
• 6+ years of experience in electric utility or related drafting/CAD work if without degree.
• Overtime and shift work may be required; travel >50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
• Support creation and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents.

Education

Associate degree in drafting/CAD technology or related engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH, seeks a Substation Designer to support design development using CAD tools and to help create substation layouts and equipment configurations for new and upgraded facilities.

The role involves reviewing vendor drawings, coordinating with civil/structural/protection teams, and participating in field visits and commissioning activities to gain hands-on experience with substation systems.