Designer, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists

Job Summary

This position supports civil site development and geotechnical engineering activities with guidance and periodic supervision. The role involves using Civil3D and related CAD tools to prepare and maintain site layouts, grading plans, utility designs, and other engineering drawings. The position assists engineers in developing construction documents for substation and site development projects, including grading, drainage, and erosion control features.

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents, including 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 CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate work with other organizations of the Company to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, incorporating that information into the work.
• 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.

On‑Site in our Roanoke, VA location.

• Civil3D
• Vault Infraworks
• Hydro
  
  CAD/HydroFLOW
• ArcGIS

• 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, and plan set development.
• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, with one to two years of relevant experience.
• High school graduate with six (6) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work (equivalent to AAS).
• Availability for overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work as required.
• Travel expected > 50% of the time.
• Familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and ability to distinguish colors.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and meet all vehicle operation requirements.
• Physical demand level:
  Sedentary.

Compensation Grade: SP20-006

Compensation Range: $22.14 – $38.16

AEP provides Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, and other employment decisions, to all employees and applicants without discrimination.