Engineering Designer (Associate to Senior)

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

21h•$22 - $47•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! What You'll Do: 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. What You'll Get: $21.50/hour - $47/hour 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. Where You'll Work: Tulsa, OK or New Albany, OH 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 Associate level, with increased 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, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.
Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and four (4) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.
Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
Travel requirements may be necessary.
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.

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.
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.