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Dayton, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? 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.
If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.
About the Summer Internship
As a Summer Engineering Intern at AES, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals on projects that support the future of the electric grid and the energy transition. You'll apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, develop technical and analytical skills, and collaborate with teams across engineering, operations, and business functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate should be a student pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.
An academic standing of Sophomore status or higher is preferred.
Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a strong academic background, exceptional attention to detail, and organization and team collaboration skills.
Experience using design software such as PLS-CADD or SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications - especially Excel - is also preferred.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
The Transmission Engineering team collaborates with many areas of the Company, including Substation Engineering, P&C Engineering, operations, construction, planning and project management. Accordingly, the Co-op may be assigned to various departments during their internship position with the possibility of shadowing and learning from other teams.
This internship will broaden the Co-op's knowledge and experience in the field of engineering by providing opportunities to:
Design high voltage transmission line facilities in support of AES Ohio driven system improvements, reliability projects and system load growth.
Participate in field visits to verify topography, identify obstacles and meet with construction crews to address engineering concerns and solicit design feedback.
Update discrepancies between prints/schematics, databases and system models
The Intern may be expected to complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor.
