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- Source
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Facilitates and coordinates 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.
- 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.
Benefits & Perks
- Designer Principal (Non Exempt): $42.13 - $52.63
- Designer Staff (Exempt): $98,993 - $128,688
- 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 .
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