Co-Op - Transmission Engineering Services - (Fall 2027)

AES; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Ohio Transmission Engineering is seeking a Fall 2027 Co-op in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering. The Co-op provides hands-on exposure to high‑voltage transmission facilities and cross‑functional collaboration with Substation, P&C, operations, and construction teams.

Under mentorship, you will participate in design tasks, field visits to verify topography and address engineering concerns, and learn to update prints, schematics, and system models using PLS-CADD, SolidWorks, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering
• Sophomore status or higher preferred
• Strong academic background, attention to detail, and teamwork encouraged
• Experience with design software such as PLS-CADD or SolidWorks and Excel preferred

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage transmission facilities to support system improvements and load growth
• Participate in field visits to verify topography and address engineering concerns
• Update discrepancies between prints, schematics, databases and system models
• Shadow and learn from multiple teams across Substation, P&C, operations and construction

Skills

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Excel

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Co-Op - Transmission Engineering Services - (Fall 2027)

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries. AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. 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.

Engineering Co-op engineer opportunity for the Fall of 2027 is available on the AES Ohio Transmission Engineering Team.

QUALIFICATIONS :

The successful candidate should be a student pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.

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 team collaboration skills.

Experience using design software such as PLS- CADD or SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications - especially Excel - is also preferred.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

The Transmission Engineering team collaborates with many areas of the Company, including Substation Engineering , P & C Engineering , operations , construction , planning and project management . Accordingly , the Co-op may be assigned to various departments during their internship position with the possibility of shadowing and learning from other teams.

Th is internship will broaden knowledge and experience in the field of engineering by providing opportunities to :

• Design high voltage transmission line facilities in support of AES Ohio driven system improvements, reliability project s and system load growth .
• Participate in field visits to verify topography , identify obstacles and meet with construction crews to address engineering concerns and solicit design feedback .
• Updat e discrepancies between prints/schematics, database s and system model s

The Intern may be expected to complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor.

• The successful candidate should be a student pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.

• 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 team collaboration skills.

• Experience using design software such as PLS- CADD or SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications - especially Excel - is also 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.

AES is a global Fortune 500 energy leader dedicated to accelerating the future of energy. Committed to safety and sustainability, our diverse team works together to improve lives across the world while serving the annual energy consumption needs of 22M people globally.