Substation Designer: CAD Layouts & Field Coordination

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

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, OH seeks a Substation Designer to support design development using AutoCAD and Inventor for substations. You will create and revise drawings, layout substations, coordinate with civil/structural/protection teams, and review vendor documents to ensure standards compliance.

Field visits and commissioning exposure are included; overtime and shift work may be required; travel >50% is expected to support project needs across facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS CAD drafting or related engineering technology.
• 1–2 years of drafting experience in electric utility or related industry.
• Must be willing to overtime and shift work; travel >50%.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain substation drawings and layouts.
• Review vendor drawings for standards compliance.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection teams.
• Perform field visits and commissioning activities.

Skills

CAD drafting

Substation design

Team collaboration

Engineering software proficiency

Education

AAS CAD drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, OH seeks a Substation Designer to support design development using AutoCAD and Inventor for substations. You will create and revise drawings, layout substations, coordinate with civil/structural/protection teams, and review vendor documents to ensure standards compliance.

Field visits and commissioning exposure are included; overtime and shift work may be required; travel >50% is expected to support project needs across facilities.