Engineer/Senior Engineer – T&D Standards

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation seeks a full-time engineer or senior engineer to join the T&D Standards team, creating and updating engineering, design, construction, and equipment standards for AES Indiana and AES Ohio.

Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and supporting standards for substation, transmission, and distribution engineering, with emphasis on voltages from 12 kV to 345 kV. Technical guidance and collaboration across teams are essential for on-time, quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Master of Science in Engineering is a plus.
• For Senior Engineer—3+ years of design/engineering/construction experience in substation/transmission/distribution.
• For Engineer—1+ year of design/engineering/construction experience in substation/transmission/distribution.
• Recent grads may be considered for entry-level graduate engineer roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and supporting engineering standards for substation/transmission/distribution engineering standards.
• Providing technical support to engineering, construction, and field services teams, ensuring designs meet project schedules and quality standards.
• Leading the development of equipment specifications, design guidelines, and construction standards for voltages from 12 kV to 345 kV for substation/transmission/distribution engineering.
• Topics include overhead and underground distribution, transmission line design, substation equipment, protection and control.
• Performing site visits, troubleshooting equipment failures and safety incidents, and updating standards.
• Aligning practices with AES Ohio and AES Indiana; cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Strong communication

IEEE/ANSI standards familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master of Science in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

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.

AES is seeking a full-time engineer or senior engineer to join the T&D Standards team, responsible for creating and updating engineering, design, construction, and equipment standards for AES Indiana and AES Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and supporting engineering standards for substation/transmission/distribution engineering standards.
• Providing technical support to engineering, construction, and field services teams, ensuring designs meet project schedules and quality standards.
• Leading the development of equipment specifications, design guidelines, and construction standards for voltages ranging from 12 kV to 345 kV for the assigned topic of responsibility in substation (or) transmission (or) distribution engineering.
• Technical responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate’s experience, skills, or department needs.
• Major topics include overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission line design, substation equipment, protection and control, etc.
• Performing site visits, troubleshooting equipment failures and safety incidents, and providing solutions through updated standards.
• Aligning current work practices and design standards in AES Ohio and AES Indiana.
• Working with teams across different departments to understand their needs, solve problems, and develop effective solutions—always considering cost, schedule, ease of construction, and long-term operations and maintenance.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating construction standard drawings by working closely with a drafting team.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Impact: You will have the unique opportunity to drive meaningful change across the entire AES footprint, directly improving safety, reliability, and efficiency for our power systems. Your work will influence standards, practices, and technology adoption in both Ohio and Indiana, helping shape the future of energy delivery for our communities.
• Growth: You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of technical challenges and collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, with flexibility within the team to switch from one technical area to another and grow your career.
• Innovation: Help us find and implement the best solutions for tomorrow’s energy needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• A Master of Science in Engineering is a plus.
• For Senior Engineer—Minimum three (3) years of practical employment experience in design (or) engineering (or) construction in any of the disciplines—substation (or) transmission (or) distribution.
• For Engineer—Minimum one (1) year of practical employment experience in design (or) engineering (or) construction in any of the disciplines—substation (or) transmission (or) distribution.
• Recent graduates with coursework in power systems may be considered for entry‑level graduate engineer positions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research and accurately interpret and apply technical documentation such as manufacturer datasheets and white papers, national standards, including those maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

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.