Structural CAD Designer - Designer Prin at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one (1) to two (2) years of relevant equivalent experience
Equivalent experience without AAS degree: high school graduate and six (6) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work
Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in Vault
Familiarity with PLS-CADD
Familiarity with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and ability to distinguish colors
Available to work overtime as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
Meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Experience with Spatial Business Systems (SBS) Substation Design Software (SDS), SBS P4I, SBS UtilityDataHub preferred
Utility experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Create, revise and maintain structural substation models, drawings, and sketches using Autodesk Inventor (primarily) and AutoCAD
Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals
Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed
Actively seek out information to increase technical knowledge in area of responsibility
Apply technical knowledge in resolving basic problems encountered in assigned work
Coordinate information and design across a multi-disciplinary team to ensure deliverables are compliant with project expectations
Collaborate with various departments during the course of the project
Perform computer aided drafting to develop power equipment parts, assemblies and designs and to assist with drawings development in Inventor and AutoCAD
Perform associated clerical work to properly manage and document the work activities performed, as per AEP requirements
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned as standalone or in support of Teammates

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Autodesk InventorAutoCADVaultSpatial Business Systems SDSSBS P4ISBS UtilityDataHubMicrosoft Office3D CADSubstation Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for this Structural CAD Designer position?

An Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, with one to two years of relevant equivalent experience is required. Equivalent experience without an AAS degree requires a high school graduate background.

What software proficiencies are needed for this role?

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (primarily), AutoCAD, Vault, and Microsoft Office is required. Experience with Spatial Business Systems (SBS) Substation Design Software (SDS), SBS P4I, SBS UtilityDataHub is preferred.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Designer position?

Strong candidates will have an AAS degree in drafting/CAD or engineering technology with 1-2 years experience, proficiency in Inventor and AutoCAD, ability to read vendor prints, and skills in coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams.