Intern- Transmission Engineering Services - (Summer 2027)

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation invites a Summer Engineering Intern to join the Transmission Engineering team and gain hands-on experience on projects supporting the electric grid and energy transition. You will collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering, operations, and business functions to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, with sophomore standing or higher, and a strong

Qualifications

• Candidate is a student pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Sophomore status or higher is preferred.
• Experience with design software such as PLS-CADD or SolidWorks and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage transmission line facilities in support of AES Ohio driven system improvements, reliability projects and system load growth.
• Participate in field visits to verify topography, obstacles and meet with construction crews to address engineering concerns and solicit design feedback.
• Update discrepancies between prints/schematics, databases and system models.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Excel

SolidWorks

PLS-CADD

Education

Pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Excel

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 beenranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity formillions 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 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 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.

About the Summer Internship

As a Summer Engineering Intern at AES, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals on projects that support the future of the electric grid and the energy transition. You'll apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, develop technical and analytical skills, and collaborate with teams across engineering, operations, and business functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate should be a student pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.

• 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 team collaboration skills.

• Experience using design software such as PLS-CADD or SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications - especially Excel - is also preferred.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

The Transmission Engineering team collaborates with many areas of the Company, including Substation Engineering, P & C Engineering, operations, construction, planning and project management. Accordingly, the Co-op may be assigned to various departments during their internship position with the possibility of shadowing and learning from other teams.

This internship will broaden the Co-op's knowledge and experience in the field of engineering by providing opportunities to:

• Design high voltage transmission line facilities in support of AES Ohio driven system improvements, reliability project s and system load growth.

• Participate in field visits to verify topography, identify obstacles and meet with construction crews to address engineering concerns and solicit design feedback.

• Update discrepancies between prints/schematics, database s and system model s.

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.