Station Engineering Designer

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Station Engineering Designer performs daily drafting and engineering design activities with minimal supervision, while taking on higher-level design work with direct to moderate supervision. The role prepares and maintains engineering and record drawings, maps, sketches, schematics, study layouts, designs, and 3D models of electrical substations. Work includes design development, cost estimating, checking and peer-reviewing deliverables, and other design and engineering assignments as directed. The designer coordinates daily work and collaborates with other company organizations to support safe, efficient production. Work information may come from verbal communication, field notes, site visits, marked drawings, vendors' catalogs, technical references, and equipment instructions. The position is on site in Tulsa, Oklahoma, or Corpus Christi, Texas, with travel expected more than 50% of the time. Occasional overnight work may take place in a substation or power plant environment, following safety regulations and using personal protective equipment. Overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work may be required. The role is posted at three experience grades: Designer Associate SG3, Designer SG4, and Designer Senior SG5. Annual salary 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, without listing specific benefits in this posting.

Requirements

Proficiency in computer-aided design software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Familiarity with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must meet vehicle operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
Must be available for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
Designer Associate SG3: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and CAD, or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education. Without an AAS degree: high school graduate and 4 years of electric utility and/or related industrial drafting or CAD experience.
Designer SG4: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and CAD, or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, with 1–2 years of relevant equivalent experience. Without an AAS degree: high school graduate and 6 years of electric utility and/or related industrial drafting or CAD experience.
Designer Senior SG5: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and CAD, or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, and 4 years of equivalent experience. Without an AAS degree: high school graduate and 8 years of electric utility and/or related industrial drafting or CAD experience.

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.
Obtain information needed for assigned work from communications, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendor catalogs, technical references, and site visits.
Perform mathematical calculations required for assigned work.
Use computer-aided design software and Microsoft Office software.
Check work performed by other personnel for accuracy and compliance with company standards and methods.
Coordinate work with other company organizations to help ensure safe and efficient performance.
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 company Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
Demonstrate ethical behavior under AEP corporate policies and support AEP Corporate Compliance policies.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Create 3D models of electrical substations using CAD software.