Electrical Engineer (Distribution Planning)

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Dayton, OH, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive distribution planning, power-flow and stability studies for the AES Ohio system, coordinating with operations, engineering, and external partners.

You will use your power systems expertise to optimize model building, define standards, and guide capital projects while ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Electrical Engineering; power systems emphasis preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities, leadership, and communication.
• Excellent presentation, diplomacy, and facilitation for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead power-flow, stability, reliability, performance, generation interconnection, and facility addition studies of the AES Ohio distribution system.
• Lead distribution model building activities.
• Direct system modeling activities and participate in developing strategies, business rules, planning standards, and operating protocols.
• Lead distribution project development with engineers in System Operations, field crews, Engineering, and Asset Management in performing analyses and providing technical support in planning and operational environments.
• Manage technical projects having significant impact on the design, engineering, and operation of the distribution system.
• Conducts distribution system analyses to determine the requirements of the system and ensure its continued reliable operation.
• Present distribution expansion projects to internal stakeholders for review.
• Manage relationships and coordinate work of external engineers, business consultants, and vendors. Define work scope for specific engagements. Manage efforts and assess performance.
• Support annual development of the capital forecast in support of corporate and business unit strategy, in a manner which effectively organizes and addresses customer and public projects, planned system improvements, system reliability, equipment troubles, facilities rehabilitation, and other capital work. Effectively coordinate needs and support of planning groups and other engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance groups engaged in or affected by capital improvements. In addition, assist in development of project estimates and internal budgets for assigned activities.
• Work with AES Ohio Leadership to draft long-term distribution strategy and policy plans.

Skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead power-flow, stability, reliability, performance, generation interconnection, and facility addition studies of the AES Ohio distribution system. Lead engineer for specific geographic planning area.
• Lead distribution model building activities.
• Direct system modeling activities and participate in developing strategies, business rules, planning standards, and operating protocols.
• Lead distribution project development with engineers in System Operations, field crews, Engineering, and Asset Management in performing analyses and providing technical support in planning and operational environments.
• Manage technical projects having significant impact on the design, engineering, and operation of the distribution system.
• Conducts distribution system analyses to determine the requirements of the system and ensure its continued reliable operation.
• Present distribution expansion projects to internal stakeholders for review.
• Manage relationships and coordinate work of external engineers. business consultants, and vendors. Define work scope for specific engagements. Manage efforts and assess performance.
• Support annual development of the capital forecast in support of corporate and business unit strategy, in a manner which effectively organizes and addresses customer and public projects, planned system improvements, system reliability, equipment troubles, facilities rehabilitation, and other capital work. Effectively coordinate needs and support of planning groups and other engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance groups engaged in or affected by capital improvements. In addition, assist in development of project estimates and internal budgets for assigned activities.
• Work with AES Ohio Leadership to draft long-term distribution strategy and policy plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university required, preferably with an emphasis in power systems.
• Team player
• Strong analytical skills, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient presentation skills, diplomacy and facilitation skills covering large and small group forums ranging from technical to non-technical audiences at all levels of corporate hierarchy.

Desired Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Pursuit of Professional Engineer (P.E.) license also preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills at all levels of the organization
• Two (2) or more years of distribution planning or similar experience with an understanding of power flow modeling preferred
• Track record of leading and managing teams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability and willingness to take initiative and champion process improvement
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as reliability, load flow, stability, short circuit, voltage regulation, transients, power factor, losses, etc.

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.