Paid Engineering Intern — Onsite in Corpus Christi

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

EWYL program

Job summary

American Electric Power offers a 10-12 week paid engineering internship in Corpus Christi, TX. Interns gain hands-on experience, learning from engineers, and working on projects that showcase their talents while receiving mentorship and coursework-style development.

The program includes a $1,500/month housing stipend for moves over 45 miles, on-site work, and exposure to safety training, design reviews, dashboards, and data-driven decision making within the electric utility industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

American Electric Power offers a 10-12 week paid engineering internship in Corpus Christi, TX. Interns gain hands-on experience, learning from engineers, and working on projects that showcase their talents while receiving mentorship and coursework-style development.

The program includes a $1,500/month housing stipend for moves over 45 miles, on-site work, and exposure to safety training, design reviews, dashboards, and data-driven decision making within the electric utility industry.