Transmission Engineering Co-op: Build the Grid

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

AES Corporation is offering an Engineering Co-op for Fall 2027 on the AES Ohio Transmission Engineering Team. The role emphasizes designing high voltage facilities and collaborating with Substation Engineering, P&C Engineering, operations, and field teams.

The internship provides broad exposure to engineering disciplines, fieldwork, and data integration, with shadowing across departments. It seeks students pursuing an engineering degree with strong detail and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a four-year engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Sophomore status or higher preferred.
• Strong academic background and attention to detail with teamwork skills.
• Experience with design software like PLS-CADD or SolidWorks and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage transmission line facilities to support AES Ohio system improvements and load growth.
• Participate in field visits to verify topography, obstacles, and coordinate with construction crews.
• Update discrepancies between prints/schematics, databases and system models.

Skills

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a four-year engineering degree (Mechanical, Civil or Electrical)

Tools

PLS-CADD

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

AES Corporation is offering an Engineering Co-op for Fall 2027 on the AES Ohio Transmission Engineering Team. The role emphasizes designing high voltage facilities and collaborating with Substation Engineering, P&C Engineering, operations, and field teams.

The internship provides broad exposure to engineering disciplines, fieldwork, and data integration, with shadowing across departments. It seeks students pursuing an engineering degree with strong detail and teamwork abilities.