Electrical Designer Intern - Roanoke, VA

American Electric Power Co.; Roanoke (VA); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

401(k) account

Résumé du poste

American Electric Power Co. seeks an Electrical Designer Intern for a Roanoke, VA on-site internship. You will develop CAD skills by creating and updating 3D inventory parts, assemblies, and 2D AutoCAD Electrical drawings, laying a strong groundwork for your engineering career.

This role uses Autodesk products—AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, Vault—and Microsoft Office. Applicants should be pursuing an AAS in drafting/CAD or related engineering technology with a 3.0+ GPA and December 2027

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year toward an associate degree in drafting and CAD or in civil, structural, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or design.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.

Responsabilités

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents and records.
• Obtain information from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, Vault).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Read vendor prints and drawings and incorporate information into work.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in corporate policies.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

CAD drafting

Mathematical calculations

Formation

AAS CAD drafting or engineering technology

Outils

AutoCAD Electrical

Civil3D

Inventor

Vault

Description du poste

Electrical Designer Intern - Roanoke, VA

Location: Roanoke, VA

Category : (Unknown)

Job Summary

This position involves using computer-aided drafting (CAD) to create & update 3D Inventory parts, assemblies, and drawings, as well as 2D AutoCAD Electrical drawings. Through these experiences, you will build a foundation for your future career.

Job Description

Internship Details

By applying for the positions listed in this posting, you are expressing your interest in our designer internship based in Roanoke, VA. Positions are located onsite five days a week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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. Autodesk products - AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, Vault.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed at least one year working toward associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, structural, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or design, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical demand level is Sedentary. Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and can distinguish colors.

What You'll Get at AEP:

• Intern Student Engineer: Pay is commensurate with education hours.

  • Minimum: $20.00/HR

  • Mid-Point: $22.00/HR

• Paid AEP-recognized holidays

• 401(k) account

Physical Demands

The 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.

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.

“AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work.”

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.