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

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a student in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering for a Fall 2027 co-op on the AES Ohio Transmission Engineering Team. This internship provides hands-on design of high voltage facilities and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Ideal candidates are sophomores or higher with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and teamwork. The program offers practical experience and mentorship within AES's transmission projects.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Excel

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Education

Four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering

Sophomore status or higher

Tools

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

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.

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 honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future, we'repowering 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.

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

• Designhigh 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, databases and system model s.

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.