Associate Engineer - Relay

AES; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Ohio is seeking a Relay Engineer (all levels) to join the Engineering Services Team in Dayton, Ohio. The role focuses on protective relaying design to detect and isolate faults on AES Ohio's transmission and distribution system, with responsibilities spanning relay system recommendations, proposal evaluations, and protection zone design.

The ideal candidate has an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree, may have varying levels of experience, and should be willing to pursue

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited EE degree required.
• All levels of relevant work experience considered; Fall 2026 and Spring/Summer 2027 graduates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Perform relay setting calculations, coordination studies, and short circuit studies.
• Maintain relay protection databases and model.
• Support NERC compliance program.
• Evaluate relay performance following system events.
• Assist with commissioning of new relay equipment and systems by field technicians.
• Investigate and resolve protection and control system operation issues.

Skills

Power engineering

Utility operations familiarity

Short-circuit calculations

PLCs

FE exam pursuit

Safety mindset

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

AES is hiring for a Relay Engineer (all levels) to join our Engineering Services Team at AES Ohio.

This position is located at our office in Dayton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will live in Dayton, Ohio, or be willing to relocate. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and generous starting paid time off of 22 days each year.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the engineering and design requirements for protective relaying to detect and isolate faults on AES Ohio's transmission and distribution system.

Provide assigned engineering relay designs for all or parts of substations, carrying out specific job assignments including: preparation of relay systems recommendations, evaluations of proposals, design of relay protection zones and control systems, construction consults and field engineering.

Provide support for projects of various complexities and assist with project documentation procedures.

Respond to emergencies including long duration customer outages and storm service restoration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline from an ABET-accredited college/university.
• All levels of relevant work experience will be considered. Will consider Fall 2026 and Spring, Summer 2027 graduates.

Preferred Skills, Abilities

• Power engineering experience
• Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution)
• Familiarity with power systems short circuit/impedance calculations
• Familiarity with digital logic and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Willing to take FE exam in pursuit of Professional Engineering License
• Must possess a positive attitude and priority for safe and reliable operations

Key Responsibilities

• Perform relay setting calculations, coordination studies, and short circuit studies
• Maintain short circuit model and protection engineering databases
• Support NERC compliance program
• Evaluation of relay performance following system events
• Support commissioning of new relay equipment and systems by field technicians Investigate and resolve protection and control system operation issues
• Support field staff in construction and maintenance activities
• Develop new and follow established work practices to ensure a safe work environment
• Aid in system restoration during storm events.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.