Engineer/Senior Engineer – T&D Standards

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AES is seeking a full-time engineer or senior engineer to join the T&D Standards team, responsible for creating and updating engineering, design, construction, and equipment standards for AES Indiana and AES Ohio.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting engineering standards for substation/transmission/distribution engineering standards. The position provides technical support to engineering, construction, and field services teams, ensuring designs meet project schedules and quality standards.

• Lead the development of equipment specifications, design guidelines, and construction standards for voltages ranging from 12 kV to 345 kV for the assigned topic of responsibility in substation (or) transmission (or) distribution engineering. Technical responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate’s experience, skills, or department needs. Major topics include overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission line design, substation equipment, protection and control, etc.

• Perform site visits, troubleshoot equipment failures and safety incidents, and provide solutions through updated standards.

• Align current work practices and design standards in AES Ohio and AES Indiana. Work with teams across different departments to understand their needs, solve problems, and develop effective solutions—always considering cost, schedule, ease of construction, and long-term operations and maintenance.

• Develop, review, and update construction standard drawings by working closely with a drafting team.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Impact: You will have the unique opportunity to drive meaningful change across the entire AES footprint, directly improving safety, reliability, and efficiency for our power systems. Your work will influence standards, practices, and technology adoption in both Ohio and Indiana, helping shape the future of energy delivery for our communities.

• Growth: You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of technical challenges and collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, with flexibility within the team to switch from one technical area to another and grow your career.

• Innovation: Help us find and implement the best solutions for tomorrow’s energy needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program. A Master of Science in Engineering is a plus.

• For Senior Engineer—Minimum three (3) years of practical employment experience in design (or) engineering (or) construction in any of the disciplines—substation (or) transmission (or) distribution. 

• For Engineer—Minimum one (1) year of practical employment experience in design (or) engineering (or) construction in any of the disciplines—substation (or) transmission (or) distribution.

• Recent graduates with coursework in power systems may be considered for entry-level graduate engineer positions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to research and accurately interpret and apply technical documentation such as manufacturer datasheets and white papers, national standards, including those maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), etc.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.