Designer Internship

Job Description

Designer Internship Opportunity

This job posting will close on March 27, 2026 (the day before the posting end date of March 28, 2026).

Job Summary

This internship position involves utilizing computer-aided drafting (CAD) to create and update 3D inventory parts, assemblies, and drawings, alongside producing 2D AutoCAD Electrical drawings. Through these practical experiences, interns will build a strong foundation for their future careers in design and engineering fields.

Internship Details

By applying for this posting, you are expressing interest in our designer internships. Positions are located in either New Albany, Ohio OR Corpus Christi, TX. Please note that these are onsite positions, five days a week.

Essential Job Functions

• Create, revise, and maintain engineering and record drawings and sketches.
• Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents, including but not limited to construction, equipment, property documents, and records.
• Obtain necessary information from various sources such as verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors’ catalogs, technical reference manuals, and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations required to complete assigned work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer-aided design software, specifically Autodesk products including AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, and Vault.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Read vendors’ prints, shop and other drawings, and equipment operating instructions, incorporating that information into ongoing work.
• Adhere to ethical behavior standards as outlined in AEP corporate policies.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have completed at least one year working toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in drafting and computer-aided design (CAD) or in civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology or design, or possess relevant equivalent experience and/or education.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Graduation date must be December 2026 or later.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

What You’ll Get at AEP

Intern Student Engineer Compensation:

• Pay is commensurate with education hours.
• Minimum: $20.00/HR
• Mid-Point: $22.00/HR

Benefits:

• Paid AEP-recognized holidays.
• 401(k) account.

Other Requirements

The physical demand level for this position is Sedentary. Candidates must be familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods and possess the ability to distinguish colors.

Physical Demand Level – S (Sedentary Work):

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.