Engineer/Senior Engineer – T&D Standards

AES•Dayton, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Master of Science in Engineering is a plus.
Recent graduates with coursework in power systems may be considered for entry-level graduate engineer positions.

Responsibilities

Developing, maintaining, and supporting engineering standards for substation/transmission/distribution engineering standards.
Providing technical support to engineering, construction, and field services teams, ensuring designs meet project schedules and quality standards.
Leading 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.
Performing site visits, troubleshooting equipment failures and safety incidents, and providing solutions through updated standards.
Aligning current work practices and design standards in AES Ohio and AES Indiana.
Working 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.
Developing, reviewing, and updating construction standard drawings by working closely with a drafting team.