Intern - T&D standards Power Systems - (Summer 2027)

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

AES US Utilities - T&D Standards & Innovation is offering a power-systems internship to support grid protection, control, planning modeling, and DER/EV analytics. Work on DOE‑awarded projects, develop testing plans, and contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and industry collaborations.

The role targets master's or PhD students in Electrical Engineering with strong academics, programming skills, and a passion for advancing the electric grid toward a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or EE Technology.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization/presentation skills.
• Familiarity with power flow equations, symmetrical components, and power system stability is recommended.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language is required.
• Proficiency in power system analysis and control software is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of protection and control technologies for future grids with increasing inverter-based renewables and storage.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing plans for protective relays, controllers, and sensors.
• Investigate and deploy communication platforms and protocols for centralized and edge control applications.
• Conduct power system analysis using software like PSSE, PSCAD, CYME, DSA Tools, and ASPEN/CAPE.
• Develop statistical and analytical models to predict power system parameters.
• Analyze grid-enhancing technologies and their applications.
• Assist with new equipment and technology evaluations, tests, pilots, and standardization.
• Prepare and present technical papers/reports.
• Collaborate with various utility departments to ensure project success.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Power systems

Attention to detail

Organization & presentation

Programming languages

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or EE Technology

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

CYME

DSA Tools

ASPEN/CAPE

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 been ranked #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.

We are seeking power systems/engineering interns to join the AES US Utilities - T&D Standards & Innovation team, where they will play a pivotal role in supporting DOE awarded projects/applications focused on grid protection & control technologies, grid operation & planning modeling & simulation, and grid analytics & optimization on DERs & EVs, in addition to regular works associated with equipment specifications, engineering & design practices, and construction standards.

This team collaborates with AES and various industry partners, aiming to support the grid of the future with increasing inverter-based resources (e.g., wind, solar, storage, DERs) and electrifications (e.g., EVs, data centers), to be more reliable, sustainable, and affordable. We use the best available technologies to address emerging challenges and it's a great opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the energy sector and make a significant impact on our sustainable future.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A second-year Master or PhD student or higher is preferred. Students must hold an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Strong academic background, outstanding attention to detail, and organization and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with power flow equations, symmetrical components, and power system stability is strongly recommended.
• Proficiency in power system analysis and control simulation software is also helpful.
• Proficiency in at least one of the popular computer programming languages is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development of new protection and control technologies for future grids with increasing inverter-based renewables and storage.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing plans and models for protective relays, controllers, and sensors.
• Investigate and deploy communication platforms and protocols for centralized and edge control applications.
• Conduct power system analysis using software like PSSE, PSCAD, CYME, DSA Tools, and ASPEN/CAPE.
• Develop statistical and analytical models to predict power system parameters.
• Analyze grid-enhancing technologies and their applications.
• Assist with new equipment and technology evaluations, tests, pilots, and standardization.
• Prepare and present technical papers/reports.
• Collaborate with various utility departments to ensure project success.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

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.