Co-op engineer - Substation Operations - (Summer 2027)

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Indianapolis invites a Substation Engineering co-op for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in substation design, system protection, and project work with staff engineers on AES Indiana transmission and distribution.

Candidates pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology are preferred, with Sophomore status or higher. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is also preferred, along with strong

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Sophomore status or higher preferred.
• Strong academic background and attention to detail; good organization and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist substation engineering analysis and design work related to system protection and substation infrastructure.
• Collaborate with staff engineers on project assignments for AES Indiana transmission/distribution systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Presentation skills

Education

Pursuing four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

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 by BloombergNEF 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.

Co-op opportunity

Co-op opportunity available for the Summer of 2027 with the AES Indiana Substation Engineering team. This position will provide the Intern with engineering experience as it relates to substation design and system protection. The Substation Engineering Interns will work as a team along with staff engineers to facilitate substation engineering analysis and design work related to system protection and substation infrastructure. The substation Engineering department is tasked with the design of substation facilities and relay protection of all equipment on AES Indiana transmission and distribution systems. Substation Interns will be assigned project work designed to offer valuable engineering experience, and to assist staff engineers with their substation projects.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should be a student pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. An academic standing of Sophomore status or higher is preferred. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a strong academic background, exceptional attention to detail, and organization and presentation skills. A proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office programs - especially Excel and Word - also is preferred.

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.

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.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.