Station Engineering Designer

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

8d•$46,049 - $79,369•Onsite

About The Position

The Station Engineering Designer performs daily drafting and engineering design work, generally with minimal supervision for proficient-level activities and direct to moderate supervision for higher-level activities. The role prepares and maintains maps, sketches, schematics, engineering and record drawings, material and property equipment records, study layouts, designs, cost estimates, and other engineering deliverables. The designer creates 3D models of electrical substations using CAD software and checks drawings, designs, and related documentation for accuracy, coordination, and compliance with company standards and accepted methods. The position is based on site in Tulsa, Oklahoma, or Corpus Christi, Texas. It requires travel more than 50% of the time, and occasional overnight travel to and work within a substation or power plant environment while following safety regulations and using personal protective equipment. Overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work may be required. The role has a sedentary physical demand level. The posting lists qualifications for Designer Associate SG3, Designer SG4, and Designer Senior SG5. Compensation ranges are $46,049–$57,561.50 for SG3, $54,063–$67,578 for SG4, and $63,496–$79,369 for SG5. AEP states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package but does not specify individual benefits in the posting.

Requirements

For Designer Associate SG3: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided design (CAD), or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.
For Designer Associate SG3 without an AAS degree: high school graduate and 4 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting or computer-aided drafting work.
For Designer SG4: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided design (CAD), or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, with 1–2 years of relevant equivalent experience.
For Designer SG4 without an AAS degree: high school graduate and 6 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting or computer-aided drafting work.
For Designer Senior SG5: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided design (CAD), or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, and 4 years of equivalent experience.
For Designer Senior SG5 without an AAS degree: high school graduate and 8 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting or computer-aided drafting work.
Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and able to distinguish colors.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must meet vehicle operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
Must follow safety regulations and use personal protective equipment when working in a substation or power plant environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily work routines to maintain efficient production.
Create, revise, and maintain detailed engineering and record drawings and sketches.
Create, revise, and maintain material and property equipment records.
Gather work information from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendor catalogs, technical reference manuals, and site visits.
Perform mathematical calculations required for assigned work.
Use computer-aided design software and Microsoft Office software.
Check other personnel’s work for accuracy and compliance with company standards and methods.
Coordinate work with other company organizations to support safe and efficient execution.
Read vendor prints, shop drawings, other drawings, and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate relevant information into assigned work.
Prepare study layouts, designs, and original working drawings in accordance with AEP standard practice.
Check designs for strength and conformity to accepted standards and methods.
Check manufacturers’ prints, shop drawings, and other drawings to coordinate work with others and the overall design.
Prepare and check bills of material when required.
Specify and write purchase requisitions when required.
Prepare cost estimates when required.
Provide work direction and assist with training employees at an equal or lower level as directed.
Assist employees of higher classification as required.
Promote and support the Company’s Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
Demonstrate ethical behavior in accordance with AEP corporate policies and support AEP Corporate Compliance policies.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Create 3D models of electrical substations using CAD software.