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American Electric Power · 5 hours ago

Civil/Structural Designer Intern - Roanoke, VA

positionRoanoke, VA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$20/hr - $22/hr

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer Intern based in Roanoke, VA. The role involves using computer-aided drafting (CAD) to create and update 3D Inventory parts, assemblies, and drawings, as well as 2D AutoCAD Electrical drawings, providing a foundation for a future career in engineering design.

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Responsibilities

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 information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals and site visits
Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work
Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software - Autodesk products - AutoCAD Electrical, Civil3D, Inventor, Vault
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software
Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed
Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

AutoCAD ElectricalCivil3DInventorVaultMicrosoft OfficeMathematical calculationsDrafting symbolsEthical behavior

Required

Must have completed at least one year working toward associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, structural, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or design, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education
Must be at least 18 years old
Graduation date of December 2026 or later
GPA of 3.0 or higher

Benefits

Paid AEP-recognized holidays
401(k) account

Company

American Electric Power

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American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
dateFounded in 1906
location
Columbus, Ohio, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://aep.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (14)
2023 (32)
2022 (24)
2021 (15)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.03B
Key Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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