Transmission Engineering Co-op: Build High-Voltage Systems

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a student in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering for a Fall 2027 co-op on the AES Ohio Transmission Engineering Team. This internship provides hands-on design of high voltage facilities and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Ideal candidates are sophomores or higher with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and teamwork. The program offers practical experience and mentorship within AES's transmission projects.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate should be a student pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• An academic standing of Sophomore status or higher is preferred.
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with strong academic background, exceptional attention to detail, and organization and team collaboration skills.
• Experience using design software such as PLS-CADD or SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications - especially Excel - is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage transmission line facilities in support of AES Ohio driven system improvements, reliability projects and system load growth.
• Participate in field visits to verify topography, identify obstacles and meet with construction crews to address engineering concerns and solicit design feedback.
• Update discrepancies between prints/schematics, databases and system models.
• The Intern may be expected to complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Excel

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Education

Four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering

Sophomore status or higher

Tools

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a student in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering for a Fall 2027 co-op on the AES Ohio Transmission Engineering Team. This internship provides hands-on design of high voltage facilities and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Ideal candidates are sophomores or higher with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and teamwork. The program offers practical experience and mentorship within AES's transmission projects.