Transmission Planning Engineer Intern: Shape the Grid

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

AES Corporation is a leading US-based power company seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer Intern to contribute to developing and testing transmission solutions within the MISO and PJM markets. You will gain hands-on exposure to analysis, modeling, and operations in a collaborative setting.

As an intern, you will perform steady-state studies, assist with interconnection analyses, and help maintain system models while learning regulatory frameworks and AES operations in real-time market

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• Coursework in power systems, circuits, or electric machines.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies using PSSE, TARA, and DSA Tools.
• Assist with transmission interconnection and reactive-compensation studies for large load and generation.
• Help build and maintain steady-state, dynamics, and short-circuit representations of the AES transmission system, keeping base cases current.
• Support NERC modeling data processes - MOD-032 data collection, FAC-008 facility ratings - and model validation against actual system performance.
• Gain exposure to transmission operations planning, outage coordination, and RTO submission systems (MISO CROW, PJM eDART).
• Learn how AES works within the MISO and PJM markets and the NERC/FERC regulatory framework.
• Attend site visits to substations and other facilities to see transmission infrastructure firsthand.
• Work in an agile, collaborative environment, partnering with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts to solve complex problems.
• Participate in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities to further your knowledge toward accelerating the responsible energy transition.
• Network with peers, AES leaders, and like-minded employees through dedicated events, lunch-and-learns, and speaker series.
• Actively engage in open discussions to help identify ways AES can better prepare for the future of energy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Tools

PSSE

TARA

DSA Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

Job description

AES Corporation is a leading US-based power company seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer Intern to contribute to developing and testing transmission solutions within the MISO and PJM markets. You will gain hands-on exposure to analysis, modeling, and operations in a collaborative setting.

As an intern, you will perform steady-state studies, assist with interconnection analyses, and help maintain system models while learning regulatory frameworks and AES operations in real-time market