About the role#
This summer 2027 internship provides rotational exposure to generation support functions within the AES Indiana fleet. You will report to the Planning Manager and work on-site at the Harding Street Station, Eagle Valley CCGT, and other local generation facilities. The role focuses on investment planning and support engineering, mirroring the daily responsibilities of plant support and reliability engineers.
What you'll do#
- Support investment planning by assisting with project scope development, justification, cost estimates, material specifications, and bid reviews.
- Help plant engineering, reliability, operations, and maintenance teams through equipment inspections, data reviews, and troubleshooting documentation.
- Gain experience in outage planning, project execution, and Management of Change processes.
- Assist with performance and reliability initiatives, including reviewing plant operating data and classifying equipment risks.
- Support work management processes by tracking SAP notifications, work orders, and purchase requisitions.
- Participate in safety reviews, monthly safety walks, EHS audits, and environmental compliance initiatives.
- Support NERC activities, GADS reporting, and capital or OPEX project submissions.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- This is a full-time, on-site internship for the summer of 2027.
- The position is paid.
About The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation is a public utility company founded in 1981. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the firm employs approximately 5,950 people. It specializes in energy solutions including clean, renewable, solar, wind, and green hydrogen power. The company works with organizations across various markets to develop customized energy systems.
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