Designer Assc - Designer Sr

Job Summary
In this role, you will perform daily work activities with direct to moderate supervision. Responsibilities include computer‑aided drafting to prepare maps, sketches, schematics, and other engineering‑related drawings. The position also requires associated clerical work to properly manage and document activities in accordance with AEP requirements.

Job Description
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 construction, equipment, property documents and records.

Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendor catalogues, technical reference manuals and site visits.

Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.

Demonstrate proficiency in computer‑aided design software.

Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Work with other organizations within the Company to coordinate work and ensure it is performed safely and efficiently.

Read vendor prints, shop and other drawings, equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.

Assist in training AEP employees in the basic skills of the position.

Promote and support the Company’s Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.

Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in AEP corporate policies.

Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies.

Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 Associate level, with increased educational, skill and experience requirements for higher level Designers.

What We’re Looking For
Education
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.

Work Experience
Equivalent experience without an 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.

Other Requirements

Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required.

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.

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.

Where You’ll Work
On‑Site – Tulsa, OK

What You’ll Get
$26/hr – $38/hr

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well‑being of our employees.

Compensation Grade
SP20-004

Compensation Range
$22.14 – $52.67

Physical Demand Level
S – Sedentary. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is hereby reaffirmed that the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) is to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship, including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company‑sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, AEP may record certain information or invite applicants for employment to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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