Utility Forester Intern
American Electric PowerCharleston, West Virginia, United States • West Virginia, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
Internship
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Support the Forestry team by assisting with field patrols, vegetation assessments, landowner coordination, contractor inspection, and administrative tasks to ensure safe, reliable electric service through effective right-of-way vegetation management.
Requirements
- Pursuing / Actively enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
- Ability to travel within the designated AEP service territory; willingness to work outdoors, including in adverse weather.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel/drive as required by field assignments.
- Experience with forestry field work, vegetation assessment, or right-of-way management is preferred.
- Familiarity with GIS/GPS tools and basic mapping.
- Basic knowledge of contractor oversight and safety practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).