Engineering Intern — Paid Summer in Energy

AEP; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

American Electric Power’s Summer Internship Program invites top college students to a 10–12 week paid internship in Fort Wayne, IN. You’ll work on real projects, learn from industry leaders, and receive mentorship while developing core engineering skills.

Eligibility includes pursuing an ABET-accredited Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree, completing freshman year, and graduating after December 2027. You must be 18+. Relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Must have completed freshman year and be 18+ years old.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams on planning, design and execution of enterprise resource projects.
• Engage in design reviews, training sessions and constructability assessments.
• Participate in field visits to understand power system operations and assist in inspections and tests.
• Assist in development and analyses of databases, reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support documentation for initiatives aimed at improving safety and operational performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Relocation willingness

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering program

Job description

American Electric Power’s Summer Internship Program invites top college students to a 10–12 week paid internship in Fort Wayne, IN. You’ll work on real projects, learn from industry leaders, and receive mentorship while developing core engineering skills.

Eligibility includes pursuing an ABET-accredited Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree, completing freshman year, and graduating after December 2027. You must be 18+. Relocation may be required.