Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation (AP Transco) has announced a summer internship programme, inviting applications from students of IITs and other recognized institutions. Interns will work on live assignments related to grid planning, system operations, and transmission infrastructure.
Programme Structure
According to the official notification, the programme is based on defined problem statements rather than observational training. Interns will be attached to functional wings and must deliver outputs usable within AP Transco's operational framework, including analytical models, software tools, dashboards, and technical documentation.
Problem Statements and Wings
AP Transco has identified 44 problem statements across 10 functional wings. These include grid modelling and expansion planning, renewable energy forecasting, substation automation, asset management, cybersecurity, power market operations, and finance and regulatory analytics. The internship duration will range from eight to 12 weeks, with possible extensions based on performance and project needs.
The planning wing will focus on grid modelling and transmission planning, while the state load dispatch centre (SLDC) will engage interns on renewable energy forecasting, demand prediction, and digital twin development. The APPCC-SLDC-Exchange operations will cover power purchase decision systems, scheduling, and settlement analytics. The protection and telecom wings will address relay coordination, IEC 61850 systems, and operational technology cybersecurity.
Work and Deliverables
Each intern will work under a designated officer from the respective wing, with milestone-based reviews. Deliverables include an inception note, intermediate submissions, and a final presentation to AP Transco management. Interns will work with operational data under non-disclosure agreements and may undertake field visits where required.
Eligibility and Stipend
The programme is open to undergraduate students who have completed at least three years of study, postgraduate students who have completed one year, and final-year students or recent graduates within six months of course completion. A minimum academic score of 70% or equivalent CGPA is required. The monthly honorarium is ₹25,000 for IIT students, ₹20,000 for candidates from top 100 NIRF-ranked institutions, ₹15,000 for students from universities and autonomous institutions, and ₹10,000 for students from AICTE-approved affiliated colleges.
