Electrical Engineering Intern - Columbus, OH and nearby areas- Summer 2027

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Housing stipend

Descrizione del lavoro

AEP Service Corporation in Columbus, OH offers a summer co-op internship for Electrical Engineering students. You'll collaborate with project teams, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to enterprise resource projects from design to construction.

The program emphasizes safety, data-driven decision making, and professional growth with mentorship and training. Applicants must be ABET-accredited EE, have completed freshman year, be 18+, and anticipate graduation December 2027 or later;

Competenze

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in an ABET-accredited program.
• Must have completed freshman year.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.
• Willingness to relocate for the summer internship if necessary.
• Preferred: Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in the electric utility sector, energy efficiency, and sustainability practices.
• Effective time management skills.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with project teams and engineers on planning, designing and executing enterprise resource projects from design to construction.
• Engage in design reviews, training, knowledge-building projects and constructability assessments to maintain safety and standards.
• Participate in field visits to understand power system operations and assist in inspections and tests.
• Assist in development and analyses of databases, reports, cost estimates and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
• Support documentation for decision-making processes and initiatives aimed at improving operational performance and safety.
• Follow AEP safety guidelines in office and field environments.
• Expand engineering skills by taking on new challenges.

Conoscenze

Verbal and written communication

Interest in electric utility sector

Time management

Willingness to relocate

Analytical thinking

Formazione

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Posting End Date: 11-13-2026. Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to embark on an exciting journey where you can make a real impact from day one! You'll learn directly from industry leaders, collaborate with a dynamic team, and engage in mentorship opportunities while working on individual projects that showcase your unique talents. We're dedicated to your growth, offering comprehensive training and development programs tailored to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of the electric utility industry.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• 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.

A $1,500/month housing stipend will be provided for those moving more than 45 miles from their home address.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

• Required : Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in ELECTRICAL 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 2027 or later.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for the summer to one of our engineering internship locations, if necessary.
• Preferred: Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in the electric utility sector, energy efficiency, and sustainability practices.
• Effective time management skills.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, w