Intern/Co-Op Engineer - Summer 2026

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.As Co-op or intern you will:Support engineers on a variety of electric infrastructure projects designing future state distribution and transmission power systemDevelop unique solutions to gather, store, and utilize electrical asset data implemented and collected in the field to improve data driven decision making. Create and maintain electrical models using power flow software such as PSSE and CYME.Create scope of work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for assigned projects engaging engineering and other SMEs as required.Work with AES engineering and finance teams to build the project business cases using financial modeling tools.Validate project financial data submitted to the annual budget review process.Manage the budget for assigned T&D annual investment programs.Utilize Management of Change and Asset Governance processes for controlling the modification of equipment, systems, and processesParticipate in root cause analyses (RCAs) for significant T&D equipment failuresSupport development and updates to Asset Life Cycle Plans (ALCP) for critical asset classesWork in an Agile, collaborative environment partnering with technicians, engineers, regulatory experts and businesspeople of all backgrounds and disciplines to solve complex problemsAttend site visits to substations or other engineering sites to verify electric facilities through field research and learn about complex T&D systemsParticipate in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities to further your knowledge and understanding towards accelerating the responsible energy transitionNetwork with peers, AES leaders, and other like-minded employees in dedicated events, lunch and learns and speaker series'Use industry leading software to study potential problems on the electrical grid and proactively propose solutionsActively engage in open discussions to identify ways the company can improve to be better prepared for the future of the energy worldAES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, ma

Created: 2025-12-04