About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience for students ranging from rising sophomores to those in master's programs. You will work alongside professionals across the IT organization to support enterprise technology initiatives. The program focuses on building foundational skills through real projects that contribute to business objectives.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with your manager and team members on meaningful projects.
- Analyze internal processes to identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
- Support analytics, data science, AI, machine learning, and automation efforts.
- Develop and support software applications, digital products, and data visualization tools.
- Contribute to cloud, network, telecommunications, and data center infrastructure.
- Assist with technology strategy, portfolio planning, governance, and architecture.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university.
- Completion of your freshman year.
- A degree path in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, Business, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and professionalism.
- A 3.0 GPA, excellent communication skills, and an interest in the electric utility sector are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site role.
- Positions are located in Columbus, New Albany, or Gahanna, Ohio.
- A housing stipend may be provided for those moving more than 45 miles from their home address.
- This role is sedentary, requiring up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
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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