Substation Protection & Control CAD Designer

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH seeks a Protection and Control Designer to create protection system designs, electrical schematics, and substation drawings. You’ll use AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office to support engineering development and document control.

The role involves reviewing vendor drawings, assisting in testing and commissioning, and ensuring safety and compliance with AEP standards. Overtime and travel may be required, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in AAS CAD drafting or equivalent experience; 1–2 years preferred.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school grad with 6+ years drafting/CAD in electric utility.
• Overtime and travel may be required.

Aufgaben

• Design protection systems to detect and isolate faults.
• Create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for AC/DC connections.
• Use CAD software to develop and maintain substation drawings.
• Review vendor drawings and specifications for standards compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers and field staff during testing and commissioning.
• Maintain engineering drawings and related records per company procedures.

Kenntnisse

Protection design

Schematic drafting

CAD software

Vendor reviews

Collaboration

Ausbildung

AAS CAD drafting or related engineering technology (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH seeks a Protection and Control Designer to create protection system designs, electrical schematics, and substation drawings. You’ll use AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office to support engineering development and document control.

The role involves reviewing vendor drawings, assisting in testing and commissioning, and ensuring safety and compliance with AEP standards. Overtime and travel may be required, with opportunities for advancement.