Designer – Civil Land Development

American Electric Power

Site Civil Designer Principal at AEP specializing in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Engaging in civil design tasks and training development in Oklahoma and Virginia offices.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeTulsa • Oklahoma, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $31 - $53 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Vault for creating and maintaining civil engineering models and drawings. Proficient in technical writing and familiar with AEP standards and design practices, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD Civil 3DVaultTechnical WritingAEP StandardsCivil Engineering

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Hard Skills

Civil Engineering ModelsDrafting MethodsConventional Drafting SymbolsColor DistinctionSite Civil Standard Guidelines

Soft Skills

CollaborationTraining Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityGeotechnical EngineeringComputer Aided DesignDraftingRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform as subject matter expert (SME) in AutoCAD Civil 3D & Vault
Create, revise and maintain civil engineering models, drawings, and sketches using AutoCad Civil 3D
Participate in civil and geotechnical engineering group communities of practice to help develop training and creating best practices.
Possess good technical writing skills and assist in the development and creation of Site Civil Standard Guidelines detailing AEP Station & T-Line practices and policies.
Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology AND a minimum of 7 years of experience including experience with AEP standards and design practices.
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

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off