About the role#
As a Transmission System Operator Intern, you will support the real-time operation of the American Electric Power transmission system. This role involves working under direct supervision to ensure system efficiency and safety. You will work on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a paid, on-site position located in Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Summer 2028 term.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and regulate system voltage levels and power flows.
- Coordinate real-time operations with the AEP Reliability Coordinator and neighboring utilities.
- Prepare basic switching orders for equipment maintenance, repair, and construction.
- Maintain logs of events, transactions, and station entry activity.
- Monitor weather information systems and report severe weather conditions.
- Observe the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
- Report malfunctions in relaying, metering, and communication facilities.
What you'll need#
- High School diploma.
- Current enrollment in at least a two-year technical degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 2.7.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Ability to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Ability to work under pressure and communicate instructions clearly.
- Completion of the HireVue Dispatcher Worker Virtual Job Tryout assessment.
Location & details#
- Location: Corpus Christi, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $31.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Full-time hours with rotating 12-hour shifts.
About American Electric Power
American Electric Power is a utility company based in Columbus, Ohio. It operates the largest electric transmission system in the United States, spanning 40,000 line miles. The company serves approximately 5.6 million customers across 11 states. It maintains 29,000 megawatts of generating capacity through a diverse set of energy sources.
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