Co-Op - Substation Engineer - Engineering Services (Spring 2027)
About the role
An engineering co-op opportunity for the Spring of 2027 is available on the AES Ohio Substation Engineering team. This position will provide the intern with practical engineering experience as it relates to the design of electrical substations.
Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. 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 honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside staff engineers to help design parts of 12kV through 345kV substations, including physical layouts, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Assist in producing detailed engineering design packages in accordance with AES Ohio and relevant industry standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.).
- Complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor.
Qualifications
- A student pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
- An academic standing of Sophomore or higher is preferred.
- Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a strong academic background, exceptional attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- A proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is preferred.