About the role#
As a Transmission Planning Engineer Intern, you will join the Transmission Planning group to develop and test solutions that improve future transmission system reliability and capacity. You will gain exposure to analysis, modeling, and operations while seeing how planning studies, system models, and operations coordination work together within the MISO and PJM markets.
What you'll do#
- Support steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies using industry 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.
- Support NERC modeling data processes and model validation against actual system performance.
- 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.
- Work in an agile, collaborative environment with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts.
- Participate in formalized learning opportunities and network with peers and AES leaders.
- Identify ways AES can better prepare for the future of energy.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- A problem-solving mindset and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Exposure to power-flow or short-circuit software such as PSS®E, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, or DSA Tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with the NERC/FERC/PJM/MISO regulatory landscape is preferred.
- Coursework or project experience in power system analysis is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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.
How to get in at The AES Corporation
Securing an internship at The AES Corporation requires a proactive approach to timing. Because early applicants often have their materials reviewed before the volume of candidates becomes unmanageable, you should aim to submit your application as soon as a role opens. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a position matching your target is published anywhere, helping you apply among the first. Reaching out to the right person can also make a difference in your visibility. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a potential referral. This direct engagement often improves your response rates compared to submitting into a general queue.
