Designer Assc - Designer Staff

About the role

This role involves the preparation, development, and coordination of maps, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and other engineering-related drawings. Responsibilities include assisting engineers in project decision-making through documentation, preparing study layouts, detailed design drawings, and cost estimates. Additionally, tasks include checking manufacturer's drawings, coordinating with other design groups, and providing work direction and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate design drawings and sketches
• Use computer aided design software and Microsoft Office
• Prepare and analyze calculations, conduct design and engineering studies
• Carry drawings and related information to completion
• Check manufacturers' drawings and shop details, recommend changes
• Review and exchange information with other design groups
• Coordinate and review the work of others
• Prepare material and cost estimates
• Perform work according to applicable design standards, criteria, and procedures
• Write notes relative to construction stages
• Furnish work direction and assist in training of other employees
• Submit progress reports on job status
• Lead training for AEP or third-party employees in basic skills
• Promote and support the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs
• Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in AEP corporate policies
• Support AEP Corporate Compliance policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and CAD or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education
• Four (4) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work, or equivalent experience without AAS degree
• Proficient in conventional drafting symbols and methods, able to distinguish colors
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid state driver's license
• 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

Qualifications

• Must meet physical demand level: Sedentary work

Skills

• Proficiency in computer aided design software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to prepare and analyze calculations
• Experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Knowledge of conventional drafting symbols and methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Details not specified in the job posting.

Pay

$22.14 - $128,688.00

Schedule

Details not specified in the job posting.