Senior Electrical Standards Engineer Substation Transmission

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a full-time Engineer or Senior Engineer to join the T&D Standards team, responsible for creating and updating engineering, design, construction, and equipment standards for AES Ohio and AES Indiana.

You will develop, maintain, and support standards for substation/transmission/distribution and provide technical support to field teams, ensuring designs meet project schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in electrical engineering from ABET‑accredited program.
• MS degree is a plus for advanced roles.
• Senior Engineer requires 3 years in design/engineering/construction in substation/transmission/distribution.
• Engineer requires 1 year in the same disciplines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support engineering standards for substation/transmission/distribution engineering.
• Lead equipment specs, design guidelines, and construction standards for 12 kV–345 kV.
• Perform site visits, troubleshoot equipment failures and safety incidents, and provide solutions.
• Align current work practices and design standards across AES Ohio and AES Indiana.
• Develop, review, and update construction standard drawings with a drafting team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Transmission design

Distribution design

Power systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master of Science in Engineering (a plus)

Job description

The AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a full-time Engineer or Senior Engineer to join the T&D Standards team, responsible for creating and updating engineering, design, construction, and equipment standards for AES Ohio and AES Indiana.

You will develop, maintain, and support standards for substation/transmission/distribution and provide technical support to field teams, ensuring designs meet project schedules and quality standards.