Designer

Bill rate Flex dependent on Experience
Travel Limited

Hours: 40 hour work week. Flex time is allowed can be five 8hour days four 9hour days and one 4hour day or four 10 hour days. OT is possible but not often would depend on project deadlines. This position is a Hybrid designation working 2 days (Wed & Thurs) in office and remaining days (depending on Flex schedule) remotely and selected candidate must reside within driving distance of the AEP General Office in Tulsa OK.

There is also the potential to convert. Please make sure all candidates submitted meet the criteria prior to submitting candidates. AEP will not sponsor a candidate at anytime during the tenure of working at AEP please confirm candidate does not need sponsorship now OR in the future.

Summary:
Perform daily work activities with direct to moderate supervision. Work activities to be performed include: computer aided drafting to prepare maps sketches schematics and other engineering related drawings. The position includes associated clerical work to properly manage and document the work activities performed as per AEP requirements for the position. AutoCAD knowledge/experience preferred.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks:
1. Create revise and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
2. Support the creation revision and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents; including but not limited to construction equipment property documents and records.
3. Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication sketches marked drawings listings field notes vendors catalogs and technical reference manuals and site visits.
4. Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
5. Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software.
6. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
7. Work with other organizations of the Company to coordinate the work and assure that it is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
8. Read vendors prints shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions and incorporate that information into the work being performed.
9. Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
10. Promote and support the Companys Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
11. Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies.
12. Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies.
13. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
Education Requirements: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil electrical or mechanical engineering technology with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience. Work Experience: Equivalent experience without AAS degree high school graduate and 6 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

Additional Requirements: Must be available to work overtime callout overtime and shift work as required. Travel requirements are expected 50 % of the time. 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 drivers license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law. This position may require shift work or overtime. 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.

Hybrid

Engineering

N/A

No

Office Work Only

No

No