Transmission Planning Intern: Shape the Grid

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer Intern to assist in developing and testing solutions that improve transmission system reliability and capacity. You will gain exposure to analysis, modeling and operations within the MISO and PJM markets.

You will work in an agile environment with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts to solve complex problems and learn how AES conducts transmission planning and regulatory work.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Support steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies using PSS E, 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 with current topology.
• 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.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Electrical engineering

Analytical mindset

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

PSS E

TARA

DSA Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer Intern to assist in developing and testing solutions that improve transmission system reliability and capacity. You will gain exposure to analysis, modeling and operations within the MISO and PJM markets.

You will work in an agile environment with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts to solve complex problems and learn how AES conducts transmission planning and regulatory work.