Electrical Designer (Mid - Sr.) - Transmission Station Engineering/Indiana & Michigan (I&M) Power Region

About the position

Each of the positions in the Electrical Designer job family is responsible for preparation, development and coordination of maps, sketches, diagrams and other engineering related drawings in 2D/3D. Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title in the Designer job family: Designer Sr. (grade 5) = associate's degree + four (4) years of experience; OR, high school diploma/GED equivalent + eight (8) years of experience. Designer (mid-level) (grade 4) = associate's degree + (1-2) years of experience; OR, high school diploma/GED equivalent + six (6) years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Associated clerical work to properly manage and document the work activities performed, as per AEP requirements for the position.
• Assist responsible engineer with development of documentation to support project decision-making.
• Assist and prepare station layouts and detailed design drawings.
• Create bills of material and submit requisitions for the procurement of the project equipment.
• Coordinate information and design across a multi-disciplinary team to ensure deliverables are compliant with project expectations.
• Provide support to construction and professional field service personnel to resolve issues and concerns during the construction phase of projects.
• Collaborate with various departments during the course of the project.
• Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work, including voltage drop and cable sizing, conduit fill calculations, and oil containment sizing.

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.
• 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.
• For Designer Sr: Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology and four (4) years of equivalent experience.
• Must be proficient in working with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.
• Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and eight (8) years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Health insurance
• Vacation
• Educational assistance