About the role#
As a Project Manager Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals to support the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy. This role offers exposure to project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and business operations. You will contribute to projects that support our generation, transmission, and distribution efforts while developing your leadership and problem-solving skills.
What you'll do#
- Assist project managers with planning, organizing, and coordinating daily project activities.
- Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and status reports.
- Participate in team meetings, documenting action items and key decisions.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues.
- Prepare presentations, dashboards, and various project reports.
- Analyze project data to support informed business decisions.
- Assist with procurement, contract management, and project controls.
- Facilitate communication between team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
- Completion of at least your freshman year.
- Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2029.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team.
- At least 18 years of age.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027
- Duration: 10 to 12 weeks
- Locations: Moundsville, West Virginia and Oologah, Oklahoma
- Modality: Full-time, on-site
- Compensation: Paid internship with potential housing stipend for eligible students
- Note: 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.
How to get in at American Electric Power
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