Designer

American Electric Power

Designer performing CAD drafting and engineering documentation at American Electric Power. Creating and maintaining engineering drawings while supporting safety and compliance initiatives.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeTulsa • Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Microsoft Office, with strong skills in drafting, document maintenance, and mathematical calculations. Capable of collaborating across organizations while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Computer Aided Design (CAD)Drafting and Document MaintenanceMathematical CalculationsSafety and Compliance StandardsTraining and Development

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Hard Skills

DraftingDocument MaintenanceMathematical CalculationsConventional Drafting SymbolsColor Distinction

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEthical Behavior

Tools & Technologies

Computer Aided Design SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityIndustrial DraftingPersonal Protection EquipmentSafety Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents; including but not limited to construction, equipment, property documents and records.
Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals and site visits.
Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Work with other organizations of the Company to coordinate the work and assure that it is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.
Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
Promote and support the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies.
Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience.
Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and 6 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.
Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
Occasional overnight travel to and work within a substation or power plant environment in obedience to all safety regulations and use of personal protection equipment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities