Electrical Engineering Intern — Mentorship & Hands-on Projects

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) invites motivated Electrical Engineering students for a summer internship. You will collaborate with engineers on planning, designing and executing enterprise-level projects, and gain exposure to safety and operational standards while contributing to real-world energy solutions.

This paid internship includes a housing stipend for movers, opportunities for mentorship, training programs, and hands-on experience across design reviews, field visits, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Must have completed at least freshman year.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Position not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.
• Willingness to relocate for summer internship locations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams and engineers on planning, designing and executing projects.
• Engage in design reviews, training sessions, and constructability assessments.
• Participate in field visits to understand power system operations.
• Assist in development and analyses of databases, reports, cost estimates and dashboards.
• Support documentation for decision-making and safety initiatives.
• Adhere to safety guidelines in office and field environments.
• Expand engineering skills through new challenges.

Skills

Communication

Relocation willingness

Teamwork

Time management

Professional development

Education

Electrical Engineering ABET accredited

Freshman year completed

Graduation 2027 or later

18 years or older

Not eligible for sponsorship (OPT/CPT)

GPA 3.0 (preferred)

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) invites motivated Electrical Engineering students for a summer internship. You will collaborate with engineers on planning, designing and executing enterprise-level projects, and gain exposure to safety and operational standards while contributing to real-world energy solutions.

This paid internship includes a housing stipend for movers, opportunities for mentorship, training programs, and hands-on experience across design reviews, field visits, data analysis, and