Transmission Line Design Engineer

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana is seeking an engineer to lead transmission line design for new and existing lines across the AES Indiana system. You will prepare specifications, evaluate proposals, and design routing layouts while supporting field teams and emergency restorations.

Requirements include a BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering and strong communication with both technical and non-technical colleagues. The role emphasizes teamwork, project documentation, and cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
• Able to present facts and champion assignments to conclusion.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply engineering skills to transmission line projects.
• Perform engineering calculations for line support systems.
• Assist in planning, design and construction management of transmission line projects.
• Assist more experienced engineers in root cause analysis to avoid future failures.
• Support Storm Teams and System Operating to re-energize transmission lines.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Ifyou’reready to be part of a companythat’snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We’renot just building a more sustainable future,we’repowering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy.

This position is responsible for the engineering and design requirements for new and existing transmission lines throughout the AES Indiana system. Provide assigned engineering design for all or parts of transmission lines and structures, carrying out specific job assignments including: preparation of specifications, evaluations of proposals, design of physical line routing layouts and support systems, assist in procuring R-O-W thru private property, works with LIDAR data scans, construction management and field engineering. Provide support for projects of various complexities and assist with project documentation procedures. Respond to emergencies including long duration customer outages and storm service restoration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specific assignments by learning and applying effective engineering, planning and organizing skills.
• Perform engineering calculations involving less complicated engineering applications of transmission line support systems.
• Assist in the planning, design and construction management of transmission line projects.
• Assist more experienced engineers in root cause failure analysis to avoid future failures.
• Work under supervision of experienced engineers, receives guidance in the use of AES Indiana engineering and construction standards as well as utility industry nomenclature and guidelines.
• Participate in a career development program to increase value to Company and self-including participation in professional organizations.
• Assist in maintaining transmission design standards and information systems.
• Assist Storm Teams and System Operating to re-energize transmission lines, substation feeders and restore service to customers.
• Complete assigned special projects including research, analysis and recommendations to Management.
• Perform other work as assigned by Manager.
• Work with suppliers to procure transmission line structures and equipment
• Work with T&D Planning to implement proposed transmission line improvements
• Consult with Contractors, Line Maintenance group and other technical groups to provide field construction support
• Advise System Operating on new transmission system functions/capabilities
• Provide reports to Project Management on projected and actual labor hours, cash disbursements and storeroom charges
• Provide Purchasing with Vendor qualifications and recommended spend
• Assist Property Accounting with project close out and units of property classification on new transmission equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Fluently communicate electrical technical knowledge with other Engineers,
• Provide related information to non-technical coworkers
• Understand relevant terms and exchange information with other support areas including Project Management, System Operating, Plant Accounting, T&D Planning, Test Department, Sub. Services and Major Account Reps.
• Must be able to effectively present facts based on knowledge or research and champion assignments to conclusion.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering Required

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.