Co-Op - Substation Engineer - Engineering Services (Spring 2027)

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Ohio Substation Engineering is offering a Spring 2027 engineering co-op. This role provides practical experience in substation design and electrical systems.

You will assist staff engineers with 12kV–345kV substations, create layouts, one-line diagrams, and protection schemes, and prepare detailed design packages.

Candidates pursuing a four-year Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering degree, preferably Sophomore or higher, with CAD and MS Office skills, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Sophomore standing or higher is preferred.
• CAD proficiency and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing parts of 12kV through 345kV substations.
• Produce detailed engineering design packages per IEEE/NERC standards.
• Complete additional assignments as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Strong academic record

Education

Electrical Engineering (pursuing)

Mechanical Engineering (pursuing)

Civil Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

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.

An engineering co-op opportunity for the Spring of 2027 is available on the AES Ohio Substation Engineering team. This position will provide the intern with practical engineering experience as it relates to the design of electrical substations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside staff engineers to help design parts of 12kV through 345kV substations, including physical layouts, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Assist in producing detailed engineering design packages in accordance with AES Ohio and relevant industry standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.).
• Complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• A student pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• An academic standing of Sophomore or higher is preferred.
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a strong academic background, exceptional attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• A proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is preferred.

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.

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.