Designer

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 30,500 - 52,569; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a CAD designer to perform daily drafting to prepare maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering drawings under general supervision on-site in Corpus Christi.

The position includes clerical duties to document work activities, as per AEP requirements. Education typically includes an AAS in drafting/CAD or related field, with 1–2 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience (high school graduate with 6 years in electric utility CAD work).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AAS drafting and CAD or engineering technology with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience without AAS: high school graduate with 6 years in electric utility drafting/CAD.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Support creation, revision and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents and records.
• Obtain information from sketches, field notes, vendor catalogs and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations to accomplish tasks.
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate with other company groups to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Read vendor prints and equipment operating instructions and apply to work.
• Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
• Promote and support AEP safety programs and corporate policies.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and comply with corporate policies.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Education

AAS in drafting and CAD or engineering technology

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you'll perform daily work activities with general supervision. Work activities to be performed include computer aided drafting to prepare maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering related drawings. The position includes associated clerical work to properly manage and document the work activities performed, as per AEP requirements for the position.

Note

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 educational, skill and experience requirements for higher level Designers.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents; including but not limited to 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 the use of computer aided design software.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Work with other organizations of the Company to coordinate the work and assure that it is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.
• 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.

Education & Experience

Education requirements are listed below:

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Equivalent experience without AAS degree – high school graduate and 6 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

Other Requirements

• Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• 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.
• 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.

Location

On-Site

Compensation

• Compensation Grade: SP20-004
• Compensation Range: $22.14 - $38.16

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.