Co-op - T&D Standards & Innovation - (Fall 2025)

The AES Corporation
US, Ohio
Full-time

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 (NYSE : AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution.

With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022.

And with our certification as a Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide.

As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24 / 7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

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 cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it.

Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

We are seeking power s ystems / engineering Co-op engineers to join the AES US Utilities T&D Standards & Innovation team, where they will play a pivotal role in supporting DOE awarded projects / applications focused on grid protection & control technologies, grid operation & planning modeling & simulation, and grid analytics & optimization on DERs & EVs, in addition to regular works associated with equipment specifications, engineering & design practices, and construction standards.

This team collaborates with AES and various industry partners, aiming to support the grid of the future with increasing inverter-based resources (e.

g., wind, solar, storage, DERs) and electrifications (e.g., EVs, data centers), to be more reliable, sustainable, and affordable.

We use the best available technologies to address emerging challenges and it's a great opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the energy sector and make a significant impact on our sustainable future.

QUALIFICATIONS :

A second-year Master or PhD student or higher is preferred. Students must hold an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Strong academic background, outstanding attention to detail, and organization and presentation skills.

Familiarity with power flow equations, symmetrical components, and power system stability is strongly recommended.

Proficiency in power system analysis and control simulation software is also helpful.

Proficiency in at least one of the popular computer programming languages is required .

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Support the development of new protection and control technologies for future grids with increasing inverter-based renewables and storage.

Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing plans and models for protective relays, controllers, and sensors.

Investigate and deploy communication platforms and protocols for centralized and edge control applications.

Conduct power system analysis using software like PSSE, PSCAD, CYME, DSA Tools, and ASPEN / CAPE.

Develop statistical and analytical models to predict power system parameters.

Analyze grid-enhancing technologies and their applications.

Assist with new equipment and technology evaluations, tests, pilots, and standardization.

Prepare and present technical papers / reports.

Collaborate with various utility departments to ensure project success.

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

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