Job Title: Customer Design Electrical Technician

Client: Electrical Industry

Job Type: W2 Contract only

Contract: 12 month contract, extension or conversion to permanent

Location: Hybrid; Laredo, TX

Pay Rate: Negotiable based on experience

Hours: 40 hours/week, full-time

Required Skills:

• Education Requirements: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.
• Work Experience: Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and 4 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work.
• Additional Requirements: Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required. Physical demand level is Sedentary. Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and have the ability to distinguish colors. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
• Proficient with Excel, Word. Google Earth, Smartsheet Cost estimates
• Excellent oral and written communication

Desired Skills

• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Description:

Perform daily work activities with direct to moderate supervision. Work activities to be performed include: computer aided drafting to prepare maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering related drawings. The position includes associated clerical work to properly manage and document the work activities performed, as per AEP requirements for the position.

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.

6. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.

7. Work with other organizations of the Company to coordinate the work and assure that it is performed in a safe and efficient manner.

8. Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.

9. Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.

10. Promote and support the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.

11. Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies.

12. Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies.

13. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.