Intern - T&D standards (Summer 2026)

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AES is seeking an intern to join the T&D Standards team, responsible for creating and updating engineering, design, construction and equipment standards for Transmission and Distribution Power systems in AES Indiana and AES Ohio.

Key Responsibilities :

Work under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer to :

Learn the intricacies of everyday operations at an electric utility and bring unique perspective to solving challenging problems.

Develop proficiency in reading, understanding and applying IEEE and ANSI standards.

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

Support the investigation and troubleshooting of equipment failures, safety incidents and provide solutions through creation of new standards documentation.

Work closely with supply-chain team and manufacturers to identify alternatives to approved equipment and to develop improved specifications for new equipment to support the distribution / substation / transmission system of the future.

Skills and Qualifications :

Currently a junior or senior student pursuing Bachelor of Science in engineering, electrical engineering (power) major preferred, from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Additionally, candidates pursuing a Master of Science or a PhD in Electrical Engineering are also encouraged to apply.

High attention to detail and the ability for critical analysis.

Ability to research and accurately interpret and apply technical documentation - be it research papers, industry white papers, industry standards, manufacturer datasheets etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

The Intern may be expected to complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor.

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