Intern - Substation Operations (Summer 2027)

aes; United States; On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation, the largest US-based power company, offers an Intern position with AES Indiana Substation Engineering for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on engineering experience related to substation design and system protection while collaborating with seasoned staff engineers on live projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technology, with sophomore status or higher.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technology.
• Sophomore status or higher preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office programs - especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to work well in a team and take on assignments as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff engineers with substation design and system protection projects.
• Support substation engineering analyses and design work.
• Collaborate with the team on project work to gain practical experience.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology (4-year degree)

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.

Intern opportunity available for the Summer of 2027 with the AES Indiana Substation Engineering team. This position will provide the Intern with engineering experience as it relates to substation design and system protection.

The Substation Engineering Interns will work as a team along with staff engineers to facilitate substation engineering analysis and design work related to system protection and substation infrastructure. The substation engineering department is tasked with the design of substation facilities and relay protection of all equipment on AES Indiana transmission and distribution systems. Substation Interns will be assigned project work designed to offer valuable engineering experience, and to assist staff engineers with their substation projects.

Qualifications

• A student pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 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 presentation skills.
• A proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office programs - especially Excel and Word - also is preferred.
• 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.