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Principal Designer
American Electric PowerDesigner Principal preparing, developing, and coordinating engineering related drawings and assisting engineers without supervision at AEP. Requires a minimum of 7 years experience and an associate degree in a related field.
Posted 6/5/2026full-timeGahanna • Ohio, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $87,633 - $109,544 per yearWebsite
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Responsible for the preparation, development and coordination of maps, sketches, diagrams, schematics and other engineering related drawings
- Assist responsible engineer without direct supervision in the development documentation to support project decision making
- Preparation of study layouts, preparation of detailed design drawings, design basis development, cost estimating, peer review of all design deliverables, drawings QA/QC
- Coordinate, assign work, and review the work of others
- Prepare material and cost estimates, as required
- Perform work according to applicable design standards, criteria, and procedures
- Lead training for AEP or third-party employees in basic skills of the position
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and design computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology and a minimum of 7 years of equivalent experience
- Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and 10 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work
- Must be proficient in working with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors
- Must be able to operate a company motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
Benefits
Comp & perks- comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
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Hard Skills & Tools
draftingdesigncost estimatingQA/QCdesign standardsdesign criteriadesign documentationengineering drawingsCADpeer review
Soft Skills
coordinationleadershiptrainingcommunicationsupervisionreviewing workassigning work
Certifications
Associate degree in applied science (AAS)valid state driver's license