Electrical/Structural/Mechanical CAD Drafting Internship

Job Posting End Date

05-01-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Still in school but ready to kick-start your career? Our paid internship is perfect for ambitious students looking to gain valuable hands-on experience that will build more than just your resume - it will expand your career possibilities after graduation. Our program gives students unique experiences tailored to their year in school. Through these experiences, you will build a foundation on which to further your career, your abilities and your dreams. Internships are offered in the following areas: Structural Detailing, Electrical Layouts, Protection & Control Diagrams, Transmission Line projects - 2D & 3D CAD drawings.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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, 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below: Must have completed at least one year working toward associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary .Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

Co-Op/Intern-001

Compensation Range:

$0.00-0.00 USD

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