Relay Engineer - Engineering Services Co-Op (Spring 2027)

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Ohio is offering a co-op engineering internship for Spring 2027 on the Relay/Protection and Control Engineering team. This role provides practical experience in protection and control of power systems and exposure to industry-grade engineering processes.

You will collaborate with staff engineers on calculations, studies, and relay logic design, while developing documentation compliant with IEEE and NERC standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Sophomore or higher is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside staff engineers to help perform electrical calculations, coordination studies, short circuit studies, and design relay logic to develop protective relaying settings to detect and isolate faults on AES Ohio's transmission and distribution system.
• Assist in producing detailed engineering in accordance with AES Ohio and relevant industry standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.).
• Complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

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.

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.

A co-op engineer opportunity for the Spring of 2027 is available on the AES Ohio Relay/Protection and Control Engineering team. This position will provide the intern with practical engineering experience as it relates to the protection and control of electrical power systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside staff engineers to help perform electrical calculations, coordination studies, short circuit studies, and design relay logic to develop protective relaying settings to detect and isolate faults on AES Ohio's transmission and distribution system.
• Assist in producing detailed engineering in accordance with AES Ohio and relevant industry standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.).
• Complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• A student pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• An academic standing of Sophomore or higher is preferred. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a strong academic background, exceptional attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• A proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is preferred.

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.