PD-Assistant to Engineer, Jr

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Power & Light Company, a unit within AES, seeks an Assistant to Engineer Jr in Indianapolis. The role provides technical support for multiple engineering disciplines and prepares field layouts, plans, and work orders. Requires a high school diploma, EEI TECH test, and ABET-aligned credits with 5 years of related experience.

Experience with AutoCad and MS Office is a plus. The job includes safety compliance and potential training of less senior staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must pass EEI TECH test.
• Must have 36 credit hours in ABET accredited engineering/engineering technology curriculum or be active/able to become active in schooling to meet requirements.
• Five years of related skilled-trade experience or prior Assistant to Engineer, Jr role.

Responsibilities

• Provide sub-professional technical assistance for civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Prepare field layouts, prints, plans, or work orders.
• Perform load/voltage, emissions, flows, or test analysis for assigned projects.
• Coordinate work with survey crews and advise customers, contractors, and vendors.
• May train less senior employees and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpret complex plans

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

ABET accredited curriculum in engineering/engineering technology

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Office

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 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions 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.

Ifyou’reready 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.

INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

POSITION:

Assistant to Engineer Jr

UNION:

IPL Clerical Unit

HOURLY WAGE RATE:

• $32.29
• $42.13

LOCATION:

Morris St.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: A high school graduate or equivalent. Must pass the EEI TECH test. Must have minimum of thirty-six (36) credit hours in an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology curriculum or be currently active (or become active the next available school semester and remain active until schooling requirements are completed) in obtaining the preceding schooling requirements and have five (5) years of combined experience in a skilled trade directly related to the engineering discipline where the vacancy exists or have previously been an Assistant to Engineer, Junior, at Indianapolis Power & Light Company. All other general qualifications such as attendance and punctuality, safety and performance will be considered.

Additional consideration will be given for the following job‑related training or experience:

• Training or experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Training or experience in the use of AutoCad
• Training or experience in the preparation of diagrams, sketches and prints and the ability to interpret complex plans
• Experience in the use of and interpretation of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
• Experience in a skilled trade related to engineering discipline
• and Any other qualifications contributing to the applicant’s ability to perform the job.

PRIMARY DUTIES: Provides technical assistance of a sub‑professional level for civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical or other engineering disciplines in the office, plant or in the field.

Performs duties such as:

Prepares field layouts, prints, plans or work orders for projects in the assigned area. Performs load and voltage, emissions, steam, air, water flow, or computer‑related test and analysis related to the assigned project. Coordinates work with survey crews and assists surveyors in the completion of assigned projects; Advises customers, contractors and vendors regarding the assigned projects. Initiates right‑of‑way and/or easement requests. Field checks construction projects for conformance to drawings and specification notes and records discrepancies and reports to appropriate authority. May train less senior employees.

In addition to the “Primary Duties” listed above, the employee may be called upon to perform other work as circumstances require.

Must know and comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance

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.