Designer Designer Sr Job at AEP in New Albany

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Designer - Designer Sr page is loaded## Designer - Designer Srlocations: New Albany, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 9, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R9161**Job Posting End Date**10-09-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**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.

Perform higher level Designer skills with direct to moderate supervision.

Higher level work activities to be performed include: preparation of study layouts, design development, cost estimating, peer review of all deliverables defined as proficient work activities, check drawings, peer review, as well as performing other design and engineering work as defined or directed.**Job Description****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!AEP is seeking a talented and motivated Designer to become an integral part of our engineering team.**What You'll Do:*** **Innovative Drafting:** Utilize computer-aided design software, including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and PLS-CADD to prepare and maintain high-quality maps, sketches, schematics, and engineering-related drawings.* **Advanced Design Skills:** Demonstrate your design expertise with a focus on quality and compliance, while working under direct to moderate supervision.* **Collaborative Planning:** Coordinate daily work routines to ensure efficient production and contribute to the overall success of projects.* **Detailed Documentation:** Create, revise, and maintain comprehensive engineering records and material/property equipment documentation.* **Effective Communication:** Gather essential information through various sources, including field notes, vendor catalogs, and site visits, to inform your work.* **Mathematical Precision:** Perform necessary calculations to ensure accuracy in all assigned tasks.* **Quality Assurance:** Review and check work performed by peers to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and compliance with company methods.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work alongside various departments to ensure safety and efficiency in all operations.* **Design Validation:** Assess designs for strength and conformity to accepted standards and integrate vendor specifications into your work.* **Cost Management:** Prepare estimates and requisitions as needed, ensuring budget adherence.* **Mentorship:** Provide guidance and training to junior employees, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.* **Safety First:** Actively promote and participate in our Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.* **Integrity and Compliance:** Uphold our corporate policies and demonstrate ethical behavior in all aspects of your work.*This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement.

The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Designer level, with increased requirements for higher level Designers.***What We're Looking For:**Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one (1) to two (2) years of relevant equivalent experience.**Work Experience (without AAS degree) requirement listed below:**Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and six (6) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.**Other Must Haves:*** Proficiency in **Autodesk Inventor*** Proficiency in **AutoCAD*** Proficiency in **Vault*** Familiarity with **PLS-CADD*** Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.* Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.* 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.* This position 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.Physical demand level is Sedentary.**Where You'll Work:**On-Site in the New Albany, OH location**What You'll Get:**$27/hr - $47/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.****AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site)**$52.5K - $77K / Year#LI-Onsite#AEPCareers**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-004**Compensation Range:**$25.23-31.54 USDThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

(Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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