Protection and Controls Designer – Designer Sr

Protection and Controls Designer – Designer Sr

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 OR high school graduate and 8 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work (for Coordinator Senior, Grade 5)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university or college or an associate’s technical degree and 3 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment (for Coordinator, Grade 4)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university or college or an Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment (for Coordinator Associate, Grade 3)
• Proficient in working with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license

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

• Flexibility to work shifts or overtime as required
• Willingness to travel occasionally for work within a substation or power plant environment