Transmission Line Designer — CAD & Route Planning

AEP; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in New Albany, OH seeks a Transmission Line Designer to support overhead/underground design, route planning with GIS and PLS-CADD, and preparation of construction drawings. The role includes collaboration with environmental, civil and permitting teams, field data collection and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications include an AAS in drafting/CAD or equivalent experience, ability to work overtime, and travel >10%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting and CAD or related engineering technology with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school graduate with 6 years in electric utility drafting.
• Overtime, travel >10% may be required; candidate must meet driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Assist with route planning and line optimization data in GIS/PLS-CADD and prepare construction drawings.
• Read vendor prints and incorporate information into work; perform calculations as needed.
• Coordinate with environmental, civil, and permitting teams to ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GIS

PLS-CADD

MS Office

Drafting symbols

Education

AAS in drafting/CAD or related engineering technology

High school diploma + 6 years relevant drafting experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

CAD software

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

AEP in New Albany, OH seeks a Transmission Line Designer to support overhead/underground design, route planning with GIS and PLS-CADD, and preparation of construction drawings. The role includes collaboration with environmental, civil and permitting teams, field data collection and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications include an AAS in drafting/CAD or equivalent experience, ability to work overtime, and travel >10%.