American Electric Power is looking to solve the problem of developing and retaining top talent in the electric utility industry by offering a summer internship program to college students.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in ELECTRICAL, CIVIL, MECHANICAL OR CHEMICAL Engineering in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- Must have completed at least your freshman year.
- Graduation date of December 2026 or later.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Interest in the electric utility sector, energy efficiency, and sustainability practices.
- Effective time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with project teams and experienced engineers on planning, designing and executing enterprise resource projects to ensure seamless integration from design to construction.
- Engaging in design reviews, training sessions, knowledge-building projects and constructability assessments to maintain safety and operational standards.
- Participate in field visits to operational facilities to understand power system operations and assist in inspections and tests.
- Assisting in the development and analyses of databases, reports, cost estimates and dashboards to enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Supporting documentation for decision-making processes and initiatives aimed at improving operational performance and safety in our services.
- Embrace AEP’s safety culture by understanding safety guidelines and standards in both office and field environments.
- Expanding your engineering skills by taking on new challenges.
Other
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Willingness and ability to relocate for the summer to one of our engineering internship locations, if necessary.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective time management skills.
