Designer Sr – TRANSMISSION Protection & Control – P&C – Engineering/ERCOT

Designer Sr – TRANSMISSION Protection & Control – P&C – Engineering/ERCOT

Requirements

• 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
• Equivalent experience without AAS degree – high school graduate and 8 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work
• Must be proficient in working 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

• Plan and coordinate daily work routines as required 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 required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors’ catalogs 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
• Check work performed by other personnel for accuracy and compliance with all Company standards and methods
• 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 assigned work
• Prepare study layouts, designs and original working drawings in accordance with AEP standard practice
• Check designs for strength or conformity to accepted standards and methods
• Check manufacturers’ prints and shop drawings and other drawings necessary to coordinate work with that of others and with the overall design
• Prepare and check bills of material when required
• Specify and write purchase requisitions when required
• Make cost estimates when required
• Furnish work direction and assist in training of employees in related work 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 as outlined in the AEP corporate policies
• Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.