About the role#
This internship provides students with hands-on experience in the utilities industry. You will work on projects tailored to your current academic level, ranging from rising sophomores to graduate students. Internships are available in areas including analytics, data science, automation, business solutions, infrastructure, and telecommunications construction.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate directly with your manager on department initiatives.
- Provide recommendations to improve department processes.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
- Support various technical projects depending on your assigned department.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- Completion of your freshman year of an undergraduate program.
- A minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position.
- Locations include Columbus, New Albany, and Gahanna, Ohio.
- The internship follows a rolling term schedule.
- A housing stipend may be available for those moving more than 45 miles from their home address.
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
Securing an internship at American Electric Power requires a proactive approach to the application timeline. Because this company manages large-scale infrastructure, their recruitment cycles are often highly structured. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first. Early applicants get seen before the pile grows, which is a significant advantage in a competitive field. You can also improve your visibility by identifying the people managing these programs. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral. This direct outreach materially improves response rates compared to submitting your resume into a general queue.
