Power Systems Transmission Planning Intern

AES Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AES Indiana is seeking an Electrical Engineering student for a Transmission Planning internship in Indianapolis. You will contribute to planning studies, modeling, and operations coordination within MISO and PJM markets.

You will gain hands-on experience with power-flow, short-circuit analysis, and regulatory data processes while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts. This internship emphasizes learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• Coursework in power systems, circuits, or electric machines.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies using industry tools such as PSS/E, TARA, and DSA Tools.
• Assist with transmission interconnection and reactive-compensation studies for new large load and generation.
• Help build and maintain steady-state, dynamics, and short-circuit representations of the AES transmission system, keeping base cases current with topology, equipment, and ratings changes.
• Support NERC modeling data processes — MOD-032 data collection, FAC-008 facility ratings — and model validation against actual system performance.
• Gain exposure to transmission operations planning, outage coordination, and RTO submission systems (MISO CROW, PJM eDART).
• Learn how AES works within the MISO and PJM markets and the NERC/FERC regulatory framework.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Problem Solving

Verbal & Written Communication

Team Collaboration

PSS/E

TARA

DSA Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

DSA Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

Job description

AES Indiana is seeking an Electrical Engineering student for a Transmission Planning internship in Indianapolis. You will contribute to planning studies, modeling, and operations coordination within MISO and PJM markets.

You will gain hands-on experience with power-flow, short-circuit analysis, and regulatory data processes while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts. This internship emphasizes learning and professional growth.