Relay Engineer - Engineering Services Intern (Summer 2027)

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

AES Corporation in the United States is offering a co-op engineer opportunity for Summer 2027 on the AES Ohio Relay/Protection and Control Engineering team. The internship provides practical engineering experience related to protection and control of electrical power systems.

You will work alongside staff engineers on calculations, coordination studies, short-circuit studies, and relay logic. Strong analytical and organizational skills are valued for success.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Sophomore or higher academic standing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff engineers on electrical calculations and protection studies.
• Develop protective relay logic and settings for AES Ohio transmission systems.
• Complete additional assignments as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Four-year degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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 beenranked #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.
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.

A co-op engineer opportunity for the Summer 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.