About this opportunity
American Electric Power lists this Project Manager Intern - Spring 2027 opportunity in oologah, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Youll learn directly from industry leaders, collaborate with a dynamic team, and engage in mentorship opportunities while working on meaningful projects that support AEPs mission to power the communities we serve.
Project Management Intern
AEP offers competitive intern compensation based on completed college credit hours. Eligible students who relocate for their internship assignment may also qualify for a housing stipend, providing additional support while gaining valuable industry experience.
Project Management Internship Details
By applying for this position, you are expressing interest in a Project Management Internship with American Electric Power.
As a Project Management Intern, youll work alongside experienced project managers supporting projects that help deliver safe, reliable, and affordable energy to our customers. Youll gain exposure to project planning, scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, project controls, and business operations while contributing to meaningful projects across AEP.
Day in the Life of an AEP Project Management Intern
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.
Develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through project assignments and mentorship opportunities.
Currently pursuing an associate, bachelors, 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.
Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2029
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Interest in project management, utility operations, business processes, construction, technology, or energy infrastructure.
Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or work experiences.
Project Planning and Coordination
Project Controls and Reporting
Construction and Infrastructure Projects
Business Process Improvement
Procurement and Vendor Management
Risk Management
Competitive hourly pay based on completed college credit hours.
~ Housing stipend for eligible students.
~ Exposure to project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
~ Meaningful project work that impacts AEPs business and operations.
~ Mentorship and networking opportunities with project professionals and business leaders.
~ Paid AEP-recognized holidays.
~Assignments may take place in office settings, operational facilities, project sites, or construction environments, depending on business needs and internship placement. Interns will gain exposure to the broad range of projects that support AEPs generation, transmission, distribution, and corporate operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Compensation Data
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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.
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