Transmission Planning Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

AES US•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. This role involves working within the Transmission Planning group to develop and test solutions that enhance the future transmission system's reliability and capacity. The intern will gain exposure to analysis, modeling, and operations, understanding how planning studies, system models, and operations coordination function within the MISO and PJM markets. The position offers participation in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities, networking events, and collaborative problem-solving in an agile environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
Coursework in power systems, circuits, or electric machines.
Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to power-flow or short-circuit software (PSS®E, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, DSA Tools, or similar).
Familiarity with the NERC/FERC/PJM/MISO regulatory landscape.
Coursework or project experience in power system analysis.

Responsibilities

Support steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies using industry tools such as PSS®E, TARA, and DSA Tools.
Assist with transmission interconnection and reactive-compensation studies for new large load and generation.
Help build and maintain the steady-state, dynamics, and short-circuit representations of the AES transmission system, keeping base cases current with topology, equipment, and rating changes.
Support NERC modeling data processes — MOD-032 data collection, FAC-008 facility ratings — and model validation against actual system performance.
Gain exposure to transmission operations planning, outage coordination, and RTO submission systems (MISO CROW, PJM eDART).
Learn how AES works within the MISO and PJM markets and the NERC/FERC regulatory framework.
Attend site visits to substations and other facilities to see transmission infrastructure firsthand and learn how complex systems are built and operated.
Work in an agile, collaborative environment, partnering with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts to solve complex problems.
Participate in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities to further your knowledge toward accelerating the responsible energy transition.
Network with peers, AES leaders, and like-minded employees through dedicated events, lunch-and-learns, and speaker series.
Actively engage in open discussions to help identify ways AES can better prepare for the future of energy.