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Electrical Engineer Intern

American Electric Power
Charleston, WV Intern
POSTED ON 11/29/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer Intern position at American Electric Power?

Job Details

Job Posting End Date
11-29-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, utilize engineering and scientific principles to perform technical and analytical studies. Provide assistance on projects that involve planning, application of equipment, construction, operation and maintenance of electric power system facilities. Incumbents in this position are responsible for assisting in and/or the performance of the following duties, or duties of a similar nature, under direct supervision.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Update, maintain and index engineering records and files.

2) Diagnose performance and failure of operational equipment.

3) Perform calculations and detailed engineering studies using scientific calculations and the computer system.

4) Develop, test, modify and document computer programs.

5) Conduct computer simulation studies.

6) Prepare cost estimates.

7) Prepare memoranda, reports and make presentations.

8) Visit System and supplier facilities for inspections and tests.

9) Become familiar with Company organization, departmental functional responsibilities, and group interrelationships.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below: Completion of freshman year in a 4-year engineering program that has been recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary

Report directly to an engineering unit of the Service Corporation, operating Company office or generating plant, that is to supervise the assignment projects. Report administratively to AEPSC Personnel Department-Employment Section or other System group who received budgetary approval for hiring.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

Co-Op/Intern-001

Compensation Range:

$ - $

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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