Engineering Project Co-op: Utilities & Substations

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced PMs

Site visits to active projects

Professional development resources

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

AES Corporation in Kentucky offers an internship with the OH PMO team to actively contribute to planning and executing substation and transmission projects. You will work with engineers, construction and procurement teams to support schedules, budgets, and site activities.

Mentorship from experienced project managers and engineers will guide your growth, with opportunities to visit active sites and learn real-world infrastructure processes. Flexible scheduling supports academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in the electric utility industry and infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning and tracking electric utility projects.
• Help prepare project schedules, budgets, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and procurement teams.
• Participate in site visits to observe progress and quality control measures.
• Support documentation for regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and internal reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by analyzing project data and identifying efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

AES Corporation in Kentucky offers an internship with the OH PMO team to actively contribute to planning and executing substation and transmission projects. You will work with engineers, construction and procurement teams to support schedules, budgets, and site activities.

Mentorship from experienced project managers and engineers will guide your growth, with opportunities to visit active sites and learn real-world infrastructure processes. Flexible scheduling supports academic commitments.