Transmission Planning Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking a Transmission Planning intern to join the team and help develop and test solutions that improve transmission reliability and capacity in the MISO/PJM markets.

You will work with engineers and regulators, gain exposure to modeling, power-flow studies, and NERC data processes, and participate in AES learning opportunities while supporting interconnection studies and system representations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a 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 industry tools like 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
• Support NERC modeling data processes — MOD-032 data collection, FAC-008 facility ratings — and model validation
• 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 to see transmission infrastructure and how systems are built
• Work in an agile, collaborative environment with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts
• Participate in AES-specific learning opportunities to further knowledge toward energy transition
• Network with peers and AES leaders through dedicated events and speaker series
• Engage in open discussions to help AES prepare for the future of energy

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Coursework in power systems/circuits/electric machines

Tools

PSSE

TARA

DSA Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

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.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
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.

You will be working in the Transmission Planning group to develop and test solutions that improve future transmission system reliability and capacity. You will gain exposure to analysis, modeling and operations and see how planning studies, system models, and operations coordination work together within the MISO and PJM markets.

As a Transmission Planning intern you will:

• Support steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies using industry tools such as PSSE, TARA, and DSA Tools

• Assist with transmission interconnection and reactive-compensation studies for new large load and generation

• Help build and maintain the steady-state, dynamics, and short-circuit representations of the AES transmission system, keeping base cases current with topology, equipment, and rating changes

• 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 and learn how complex systems are built and operated

• 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

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a 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

Highly Desired:

• Exposure to power-flow or short-circuit software (PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, DSA Tools, or similar)

• Familiarity with the NERC/FERC/PJM/MISO regulatory landscape

• Coursework or project experience in power system analysis

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.