Engineer/Senior Engineer – T&D Standards

Position Overview

AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 leader actively shaping the global energy revolution, ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations with $12.7B in revenues in 2023. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is committed to a sustainable, net-zero future. Join us as a full-time engineer or senior engineer in the T&D Standards team, where you will help create and update engineering, design, construction, and equipment standards for AES Indiana and AES Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support engineering standards for substation, transmission, and distribution while providing technical support to engineering, construction, and field services teams.
• Lead the development of equipment specifications, design guidelines, and construction standards for voltages ranging from 12 kV to 345 kV, with responsibilities allocated based on your experience and departmental needs.
• Perform site visits to troubleshoot equipment failures and safety incidents, and deliver solutions through updated standards.
• Align work practices and design standards between AES Ohio and AES Indiana by collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance cost, schedule, construction ease, and long-term operations and maintenance.
• Develop, review, and update construction standard drawings in collaboration with the drafting team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‐accredited program is required. For the Senior Engineer role, a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience is required; for the Engineer role, at least one (1) year is required. Recent graduates with relevant power systems coursework may be considered for entry-level positions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to research, interpret, and apply technical documentation including manufacturer datasheets, IEEE, ANSI standards, and related white papers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Benefits & Perks

• Impact: Drive meaningful change across the AES footprint by improving safety, reliability, and efficiency in power systems.
• Growth: Tackle diverse technical challenges, work with experts across multiple disciplines, and enjoy flexibility within the team to advance your career.
• Innovation: Help implement cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow’s energy needs in a dynamic, future-focused environment.