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American Electric Power

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Intern - Anonymous employee American Electric Power Employee Review

3.0
Dec 29, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

High level of security, dependable hours and decent benefits package. Headquarters is located in a nice part of Columbus, close to downtown and restaurant options for lunch and coffee.

Cons

Had a high level of government involvement as a regulated energy company. With this comes an elevated sense of politics to manage. There exist well defined career paths and would be difficult to accelerate career beyond them.

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Pros

Great Culture and leadership team

Cons

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2.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Our team is genuinely one of the company’s greatest strengths. People consistently show up for each other, whether someone has a question, needs guidance, or just needs a second set of eyes. There’s a real sense of kindness and collaboration here — everyone jumps in without hesitation, and it creates an environment where you feel supported, valued, and able to do your best work.

Cons

One of the biggest challenges is the lack of formal training when you start, which makes it difficult to feel fully prepared in your role. Management is often busy and not always available when questions come up, so getting timely guidance can be inconsistent. Processes and directions also tend to shift quickly — announcements are made, and then expectations change shortly after, which creates confusion. At times, upper leadership communicates in a way that feels more like talking at employees rather than engaging with them, and concerns raised by staff can be overshadowed by comments about leadership bonuses or priorities that don’t align with what employees are asking for.

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