American Electric Power

Structural CAD Designer

American Electric Power

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New Albany • Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $27,000 - $54,500 per hour

Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

Vault

About the role

  • Create, revise and maintain structural substation models, drawings, and sketches using Autodesk Inventor (primarily) and AutoCAD.
  • Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals.
  • Use your proficiency in the use of 3D computer aided design software, including: Autodesk Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD.
  • Experience with Spatial Business Systems (SBS) Substation Design Software (SDS), SBS P4I, SBS UtilityDataHub are preferred.
  • Use your 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.
  • Actively seek out information to increase technical knowledge in area of responsibility.
  • Apply technical knowledge in resolving basic problems encountered in assigned work.
  • Coordinate information and design across a multi-disciplinary team to ensure deliverables are compliant with project expectations.
  • Collaborate with various departments during the course of the project.
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned as standalone or in support of Teammates.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one (1) to two (2) years of relevant equivalent experience.
  • Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and six (6) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in Vault
  • Familiarity with PLS-CADD
  • Must be available to work overtime as needed.
  • 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.
  • This position may require shift work or overtime.
Benefits
  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Autodesk InventorAutoCADVaultSBS Substation Design SoftwareSBS P4ISBS UtilityDataHubPLS-CADDcomputer aided designdraftingtechnical knowledge
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcoordinationinformation seekingadaptabilityteamworkattention to detailorganizational skillsability to distinguish colors
Certifications
Associate degree in applied scienceAAS in drafting and computer aided designvalid state driver's license