Field Forester Intern: Vegetation & ROW Operations

aep; Charleston (WV); In loco; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

AEP is seeking a student intern to support the Forestry team with field patrols, vegetation assessments, landowner coordination, contractor inspections, and administrative tasks essential for safe, reliable electric service through effective right-of-way vegetation management.

You will help with field activities, cost estimates, and planning while gaining hands-on experience in GIS/GPS mapping, contractor oversight, and storm restoration support. Some travel and outdoor work are required.

Competenze

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• Ability to travel within the service territory andWork outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for field assignments.

Mansioni

• Patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetation conditions and record findings.
• Coordinate landowner access and plan vegetation management activities.
• Assist with IO-13 process and resolving landowner issues.
• Estimate vegetation management needs and costs for construction and maintenance.
• Recommend short- and long-term vegetation management plans and best practices.
• Coordinate with landowners and stakeholders to schedule work plans.
• Administer forestry communications (mailings, postcards).
• Inspect contractors for safety and compliance and advise on actions.
• Help develop work plans and contractor requirements per the vegetation program.
• Provide admin support for forestry work plans including tracking invoices and budgets.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts; travel and overnight stays may be required.

Conoscenze

Field readiness

Excellent communication

Outdoor work

Formazione

4-year forestry degree enrollment

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

GIS/GPS tools

Descrizione del lavoro

AEP is seeking a student intern to support the Forestry team with field patrols, vegetation assessments, landowner coordination, contractor inspections, and administrative tasks essential for safe, reliable electric service through effective right-of-way vegetation management.

You will help with field activities, cost estimates, and planning while gaining hands-on experience in GIS/GPS mapping, contractor oversight, and storm restoration support. Some travel and outdoor work are required.