Paid Engineering Intern: Power & Energy Systems (Summer)

AEP Service Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Electric Power offers a Summer Internship Program for college students for 10–12 weeks in Fort Wayne, IN. A housing stipend of $1,500/month is provided for those relocating over 45 miles from home.

Interns will work on engineering projects, receive mentorship, and participate in comprehensive training to deepen their understanding of the electric utility industry. Opportunities to contribute to data-driven decisions and safety initiatives are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, mechanical or chemical engineering in ABET-accredited program.
• Must have completed freshman year.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing and executing projects across engineering disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, training and constructability assessments.
• Support data collection, cost estimates and dashboards to improve decision-making.

Skills

Engineering collaboration

Strong communication

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s program

Job description

American Electric Power offers a Summer Internship Program for college students for 10–12 weeks in Fort Wayne, IN. A housing stipend of $1,500/month is provided for those relocating over 45 miles from home.

Interns will work on engineering projects, receive mentorship, and participate in comprehensive training to deepen their understanding of the electric utility industry. Opportunities to contribute to data-driven decisions and safety initiatives are emphasized.