American Electric Power

Job Posting End Date

06-12-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Job Description

We're adding talented and motivated Site Civil Land Development Designers to our team in the New Albany, OH, Tulsa, OK and Roanoke, VA locations.

What You'll Do:

• Perform as subject matter expert (SME) in AutoCAD Civil 3D & Vault and serve as technical mentor and coach to other Designers in their group.
• Participate in the development of training materials and programs for knowledge transfer and accelerated learning programs that will assist employees along their career track progression in the Designer family.
• Perform department or group level lead designer responsibilities (i.e. create drawings, perform peer to peer reviews, mentor, etc.) in the development or checking of standards/projects in accordance with applicable AEP Standards.
• Possess expert knowledge of AEP Design Standards, procurement processes and Civil 3D & Vault Utilization Tools.
• Possess the ability to scope and develop drawing packages for specialized projects with minimal engineering guidance based on their expert knowledge of the system and implementing, integrating and coordinating AEP design standards.
• 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.
• Possess communication skills to appropriately convey information throughout the organization (internal and external).
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance to company policies, standards and regulatory requirements; to appropriately identify emerging issues, inform, resolve and/or delegate as required.
• Facilitate and coordinate work activities of others within department or those external to the company and assumes the role of lead for assigned tasks.
• Create, revise and maintain civil engineering models, drawings, and sketches using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Have the ability to find, understand, and implement standards from local municipalities as it relates to design, plan formatting, and submittals.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned as standalone or in support of teammates.

Proficient in performing daily work activities with minimal supervision. Proficient level work activities to be performed include:

• computer aided drafting to prepare and maintain maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering related drawings.
• Assist engineer in designing and producing construction drawings for substation projects and other projects as required.
• Oversee consultant’s work product and provide review comments.
• Participate in civil and geotechnical engineering group communities of practice to help develop training and creating best practices.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified candidates shall possess knowledge of civil site design principles through education and/or demonstrated project experience related to:

• site grading
• stormwater management
• drainage design
• roadway design
• erosion and sediment control
• permitting
• surveying
• plan set development

This posting represents multiple available positions. The Basic Qualifications below are for Grade 06 Designer Specialist.

Basic Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology and six (6) years of equivalent experience OR high school diploma/GED and eight (8) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

Other Must Haves:

• 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 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.
• May require shift work or overtime. 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.

Where You'll Work:

On-Site in New Albany, OH; Roanoke, VA or Tulsa, OK.

Physical demand level is Sedentary

What You'll Get:

$34/hr - $54/hr

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$34.80-43.50 USD

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