Civil/Structural Designer Intern - New Albany, OH

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) account

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer Intern for an onsite, five-day-per-week position in New Albany/Columbus, OH. You will develop and update 3D inventory parts and 2D AutoCAD Electrical drawings, gaining a strong CAD foundation for your career.

You will use AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor and Vault, along with Microsoft Office, to create, revise, and maintain drawings and documents, while adhering to company policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least one year toward an AAS in drafting/CAD or engineering tech (civil/structural/electrical/mechanical).
• Must be at least 18 years old at start.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings and sketches.
• Maintain facilities and equipment documents including construction and property records.
• Obtain required information from verbal/hand-drawn sources and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations for assigned work.
• Proficient use of CAD software; Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, Vault.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Read vendor prints and equipment instructions and apply to work.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior per AEP policies.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree in CAD/drafting or engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Civil3D

Inventor

Vault

Job description

## Civil/Structural Designer Intern - New Albany, OHApply: New Albany, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R19383**Job Posting End Date**12-31-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**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.**Job Description****Internship Details**By applying for the positions listed in this posting, you are expressing your interest in our designer internship based in Columbus, OH. Positions are located onsite five days a week.**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, 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.**MINIMUM 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.**OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** Physical demand level is Sedentary. Must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and can distinguish colors.**What You'll Get at AEP:*** **Intern Student Engineer**: Pay is commensurate with education hours. + Minimum: $20.00/HR + Mid-Point: $22.00/HR* Paid AEP-recognized holidays* 401(k) account**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**Co-Op/Intern-001**Compensation Range:**$ - $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.