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

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

AES Corporation is offering an Engineering Co-op for Fall 2027 on the AES Ohio Transmission Engineering Team. The role emphasizes designing high voltage facilities and collaborating with Substation Engineering, P&C Engineering, operations, and field teams.

The internship provides broad exposure to engineering disciplines, fieldwork, and data integration, with shadowing across departments. It seeks students pursuing an engineering degree with strong detail and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage transmission line facilities to support AES Ohio system improvements and load growth.
• Participate in field visits to verify topography, obstacles, and coordinate with construction crews.
• Update discrepancies between prints/schematics, databases and system models.

Skills

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a four-year engineering degree (Mechanical, Civil or Electrical)

Tools

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Excel

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.

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. This 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 projects 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.
• Update discrepancies between prints/schematics, databases and system models

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

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.