About the role#
American Electric Power offers a 10 to 12 week paid internship program for students interested in the electric utility industry. This full-time summer role provides exposure to power system operations and engineering projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers to gain practical experience and contribute to operational performance and safety initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with project teams on planning, designing, and executing enterprise resource projects.
- Engage in design reviews, training sessions, and constructability assessments.
- Participate in field visits to operational facilities to observe power system operations.
- Assist in the development and analysis of databases, reports, cost estimates, and dashboards.
- Support documentation for decision-making processes to improve safety and operational performance.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Completion of at least your freshman year.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Willingness and ability to relocate for the summer.
Location & details#
- Location: Shreveport, Louisiana.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.
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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