Customer Design Technician Intern

American Electric Power•Pulaski, VA

About The Position

This internship involves using computer-aided drafting (CAD) to create and update 3D inventory parts, assemblies, and drawings, as well as 2D AutoCAD Electrical drawings. The position provides experience intended to build a foundation for a future career.

Requirements

Must have completed at least one year working toward an associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer-aided design (CAD), or in civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology or design; relevant equivalent experience and/or education is also accepted.
Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods.
Must be able to distinguish colors.
Physical demand level is sedentary.

Responsibilities

Create, revise, and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents, including construction, equipment, and property documents and records.
Obtain information needed to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors’ catalogs, technical reference manuals, and site visits.
Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
Use computer-aided design software, including Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, and Vault.
Use 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 AEP corporate policies.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Understand basic electricity.