Engineering Intern - Onsite Columbus (Housing Stipend)

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Earn While You Learning (EWYL)

Job summary

American Electric Power invites undergraduates to join a 10-12 week paid Engineering Internship in Columbus, OH and nearby areas. You’ll work on real projects, learn from experienced engineers, and receive mentorship and training designed to grow your technical skills in the electric utility sector.

Required: ABET‑accredited bachelor’s in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering; freshman year completed; graduation December 2027 or later; 18+; relocation for summer if needed; not

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering in an ABET-accredited program.
• 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: GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Prefer strong communication and interest in electric utility sector, energy efficiency and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project teams and experienced engineers on planning, designing and executing enterprise projects.
• Engaging in design reviews, training sessions and safety-oriented tasks.
• Participating in field visits to understand power system operations and assist in inspections and tests.
• Assisting in developing databases, reports, cost estimates and dashboards for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

GPA requirement

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Electrical engineering

Civil engineering

Mechanical engineering

Chemical engineering

Freshman year completed

Job description

American Electric Power invites undergraduates to join a 10-12 week paid Engineering Internship in Columbus, OH and nearby areas. You’ll work on real projects, learn from experienced engineers, and receive mentorship and training designed to grow your technical skills in the electric utility sector.

Required: ABET‑accredited bachelor’s in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering; freshman year completed; graduation December 2027 or later; 18+; relocation for summer if needed; not