Designer - Designer Sr

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

2d•$25 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! AEP is seeking talented and motivated Designers to become an integral part of our transmission engineering team. What You'll Do: Innovative Drafting: Utilize computer-aided design software, including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and PLS-CADD to prepare and maintain high-quality maps, sketches, schematics, and engineering-related drawings. Advanced Design Skills: Demonstrate your design expertise with a focus on quality and compliance, while working under direct to moderate supervision. Collaborative Planning: Coordinate daily work routines to ensure efficient production and contribute to the overall success of projects. Detailed Documentation: Create, revise, and maintain comprehensive engineering records and material/property equipment documentation. Effective Communication: Gather essential information through various sources, including field notes, vendor catalogs, and site visits, to inform your work. Mathematical Precision: Perform necessary calculations to ensure accuracy in all assigned tasks. Quality Assurance: Review and check work performed by peers to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and compliance with company methods. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside various departments to ensure safety and efficiency in all operations. Design Validation: Assess designs for strength and conformity to accepted standards and integrate vendor specifications into your work. Cost Management: Prepare estimates and requisitions as needed, ensuring budget adherence. Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to junior employees, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Safety First: Actively promote and participate in our Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs. Integrity and Compliance: Uphold our corporate policies and demonstrate ethical behavior in all aspects of your work. 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.

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 required.
Travel requirements are expected 10% and not greater than > 50 % of the time.
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.
Physical demand level is Sedentary.

Responsibilities

Utilize computer-aided design software, including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and PLS-CADD to prepare and maintain high-quality maps, sketches, schematics, and engineering-related drawings.
Demonstrate your design expertise with a focus on quality and compliance, while working under direct to moderate supervision.
Coordinate daily work routines to ensure efficient production and contribute to the overall success of projects.
Create, revise, and maintain comprehensive engineering records and material/property equipment documentation.
Gather essential information through various sources, including field notes, vendor catalogs, and site visits, to inform your work.
Perform necessary calculations to ensure accuracy in all assigned tasks.
Review and check work performed by peers to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and compliance with company methods.
Work alongside various departments to ensure safety and efficiency in all operations.
Assess designs for strength and conformity to accepted standards and integrate vendor specifications into your work.
Prepare estimates and requisitions as needed, ensuring budget adherence.
Provide guidance and training to junior employees, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Actively promote and participate in our Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
Uphold our corporate policies and demonstrate ethical behavior in all aspects of your work.