Senior Electrical Engineer, T&D Standards & Design

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking an Engineer or Senior Engineer to join its Transmission & Distribution Standards Team. You will develop and maintain engineering standards for 12 kV to 345 kV systems, and provide guidance to ensure safety, reliability, and project success across AES Ohio and AES Indiana.

The role offers opportunities to grow technical and professional capabilities in a collaborative environment, supporting design, construction, and equipment standardization with stakeholders from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and apply technical documentation (IEEE/ANSI standards).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with transmission, distribution, or substation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support engineering standards for transmission, distribution, and substation systems.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, construction, and field services teams to ensure designs meet safety, quality, reliability, and project objectives.
• Contribute to the development of equipment specifications, design guides, and construction standards for electrical systems ranging from 12 kV to 345 kV.
• Support one or more technical disciplines based on your experience, interests, and business needs, including: Overhead Distribution, Underground Distribution, Transmission Line Design, and Substation Equipment.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry best practices, and lessons learned to improve standards and design methodologies.
• Participate in site visits, equipment investigations, and incident reviews to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with teams across AES Ohio and AES Indiana to align work practices and standardize engineering approaches where appropriate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from engineering, operations, construction, safety, and maintenance to develop practical and effective solutions.
• Balance technical requirements with considerations such as safety, cost, constructability, schedule, operational performance, and long-term asset management.
• Develop, review, and update construction standards and engineering drawings in partnership with drafting and design teams.
• Research, interpret, and apply technical documentation, industry standards, and manufacturer information to support sound engineering decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

IEEE/ANSI standards

Job description

The AES Corporation is seeking an Engineer or Senior Engineer to join its Transmission & Distribution Standards Team. You will develop and maintain engineering standards for 12 kV to 345 kV systems, and provide guidance to ensure safety, reliability, and project success across AES Ohio and AES Indiana.

The role offers opportunities to grow technical and professional capabilities in a collaborative environment, supporting design, construction, and equipment standardization with stakeholders from