Job Posting End Date
11-13-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Why Join Us?This is your chance to embark on an exciting journey where you can make a real impact from day one. You'll learn directly from industry leaders, collaborate with a dynamic team, and engage in mentorship opportunities while working on meaningful projects that support AEP's mission to power the communities we serve.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
As a Project Management Intern, you may:
- Assist project managers with planning, organizing, and coordinating project activities.
- Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and status reports.
- Participate in project team meetings and document action items and key decisions.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues.
- Prepare presentations, dashboards, reports, and other project documentation.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing project data to support informed business decisions.
- Support communication among project team members, business partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Gain exposure to project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Assist with procurement, contract, scheduling, or project controls activities.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Learn and promote AEP's commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through project assignments and mentorship opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
Required:
- Currently pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must have completed at least your freshman year.
- Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2029
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.
Preferred:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Interest in project management, utility operations, business processes, construction, technology, or energy infrastructure.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or work experiences.
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
Co-Op/Intern-001Compensation 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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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must have completed at least the freshman year of college.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
- Must not require sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Interest in project management, utility operations, business processes, construction, technology, or energy infrastructure.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or work experiences.
What We Do
Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.
