Associate Engineer - Relay

AES•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the engineering and design requirements for protective relaying to detect and isolate faults on AES Ohio’s transmission and distribution system. Provide assigned engineering relay designs for all or parts of substations, carrying out specific job assignments including: preparation of relay systems recommendations, evaluations of proposals, design of relay protection zones and control systems, construction consults and field engineering. Provide support for projects of various complexities and assist with project documentation procedures. Respond to emergencies including long duration customer outages and storm service restoration.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline from an ABET-accredited college/university.
All levels of relevant work experience will be considered.
Will consider Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 graduates.

Nice To Haves

Power engineering experience
Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution)
Familiarity with digital logic and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Willing to take FE exam in pursuit of Professional Engineering License
Must possess a positive attitude and priority for safe and reliable operations

Responsibilities

Perform relay setting calculations, coordination studies, and short circuit studies
Maintain short circuit model and protection engineering databases
Support NERC compliance program
Evaluation of relay performance following system events
Support commissioning of new relay equipment and systems by field technicians
Investigate and resolve protection and control system operation issues
Support field staff in construction and maintenance activities
Develop new and follow established work practices to ensure a safe work environment
Aid in system restoration during storm events.