Transmission Line CAD Designer | GIS & PLS-CADD

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Transmission Line Designer to join our team in New Albany, OH. The role focuses on overhead and underground transmission line design, route planning, and preparation of drawings.

You will use GIS and PLS-CADD tools, create and revise engineering drawings, coordinate with environmental and permitting teams, and support safety and compliance programs. Required education includes an AAS or equivalent experience, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD/engineering or related field; or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 1–2 years of drafting/electric utility drafting experience if AAS is held.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Support creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents.
• Obtain information from sketches, field notes, catalogs and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations for assigned work.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate with other company groups to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Read vendor prints and incorporate information into work.
• Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
• Promote and support safety and compliance programs.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior per AEP policies.
• Support Corporate Compliance policies.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

GIS

PLS-CADD

Drafting

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in CAD/engineering tech

Equivalent experience without AAS (6 years)

Tools

GIS software

PLS-CADD

Job description

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Transmission Line Designer to join our team in New Albany, OH. The role focuses on overhead and underground transmission line design, route planning, and preparation of drawings.

You will use GIS and PLS-CADD tools, create and revise engineering drawings, coordinate with environmental and permitting teams, and support safety and compliance programs. Required education includes an AAS or equivalent experience, with travel up to 10%.