Transmission Planning Intern: Shape the Grid

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

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.