About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in New Albany, Ohio. You will work on-site five days a week. This role focuses on using computer-aided drafting software to create and update 3D inventory parts, assemblies, and 2D electrical drawings. You will gain experience that builds a foundation for your future career in engineering design.
What you'll do#
- Create, revise, and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
- Support the maintenance of facilities and equipment documents, including construction and property records.
- Gather project information from field notes, verbal communication, vendor catalogs, technical manuals, and site visits.
- Perform mathematical calculations required for your assigned tasks.
- Use computer-aided design software, including AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, and Vault.
- Read vendor prints, shop drawings, and equipment operating instructions to incorporate into your work.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior in line with corporate policies.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year toward an associate degree in drafting, CAD, or a related field like civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology.
- A graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Familiarity with conventional drafting symbols and methods.
- The ability to distinguish colors.
Location & details#
- Location: New Albany, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Pay ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour based on education hours, plus paid AEP-recognized holidays and access to a 401(k) account.
- Physical demands: This is a sedentary role requiring the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
About American Electric Power
American Electric Power is a utility company based in Columbus, Ohio. It operates a large electric transmission and distribution system across 11 states. The company maintains 40,000 miles of transmission lines and 225,000 miles of distribution lines. It serves 5.6 million customers and employs over 17,000 people.
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