Senior Engineer: T&D Standards & Grid Innovation

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

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Ohio seeks an Engineer or Senior Engineer to join the Transmission & Distribution Standards Team. You will contribute to developing and improving engineering, design, construction, and equipment standards to support safe, reliable operation of AES Indiana and AES Ohio.

Whether at early-career or with advanced expertise, this role offers growth in technical disciplines and collaboration with multiple teams, helping modernize the grid while delivering value to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and apply technical documentation including IEEE and ANSI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Senior Engineer: minimum 3 years of relevant experience in transmission, distribution, and/or substation systems.
• Engineer: minimum 1 year of relevant experience in transmission, distribution, and/or substation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support engineering standards related to 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 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 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

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Technical documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

The AES Corporation in Ohio seeks an Engineer or Senior Engineer to join the Transmission & Distribution Standards Team. You will contribute to developing and improving engineering, design, construction, and equipment standards to support safe, reliable operation of AES Indiana and AES Ohio.

Whether at early-career or with advanced expertise, this role offers growth in technical disciplines and collaboration with multiple teams, helping modernize the grid while delivering value to customers.