Electrical Designer Intern - New Albany, OH

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) account

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. (AEP) seeks an Electrical Designer Intern for our New Albany, OH location.

The internship focuses on CAD-based creation and updating of 3D inventory parts, assemblies and drawings, and 2D AutoCAD Electrical drawings to build foundational engineering skills. Internship details show onsite work five days a week with responsibilities spanning drawing creation, document maintenance, field information gathering, and CAD tool usage.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least one year toward an associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and CAD or in civil, structural, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or design.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents; including construction, equipment, property documents and records.
• Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
• Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software, including Autodesk products (AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, Vault).
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.

Skills

CAD proficiency

AutoCAD Electrical

Civil3D

Inventor

Vault

Microsoft Office

Reading vendor prints

Education

AAS drafting/CAD or related engineering technology

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Civil3D

Inventor

Vault

Job description

## Electrical Designer Intern - New Albany, OHApply: New Albany, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R19380**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 New Albany, 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.