Civil/Structural Designer Intern - Roanoke, VA at American Electric Power in Roanoke, VA

Job description

• This position involves using computer-aided drafting (CAD) to create & update 3D Inventory parts, assemblies, and drawings, as well as 2D AutoCAD Electrical drawings. Through these experiences, you will build a foundation for your future career.

Responsibilities

• 1) Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• 2) Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents; including but not limited to construction, equipment, property documents and records.
• 3) Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals and site visits.
• 4) Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
• 5) Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software. Autodesk products - AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, Vault.
• 6) Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• 7) Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.
• 8) Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies.
• 9) Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least one year working toward associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, structural, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or design, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Skills

Required

• Ability to distinguish colors.

Benefits

• Intern Student Engineer: Pay is commensurate with education hours.
• Minimum: $20.00/HR
• Mid-Point: $22.00/HR
• Paid AEP-recognized holidays
• 401(k) account
• Co-Op/Intern-001
• $ - $
• The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) 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.