Electrical Engineering Coop – Transmission and Distribution Asset Management

Electrical Engineering Coop – Transmission and Distribution Asset Management

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works.

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At AES we have an amazing opportunity to transform the world with our energy services.

By using the vast amounts of information available, we are designing Smart Maintenance, Smart Operations, Smart Grid and other Energy related solutions to improve our operations, be a leader in renewable energy generation , and make the world a better place.

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We are looking for university student Coops and interns to support our Transmission and Distribution Asset Management department!

A Coop or intern student support ing T&D Asset Management you will :

• Support engineers on a variety of electric infrastructure projects designing future state distribution and transmission power systems.

• Develop unique solutions to gather, store , an d 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.

• Participat e in root cause analyses (RCAs) for significant T&D equipment failures

• Support development and updates to Asset Life Cycle Plans (ALCP) for critical asset classes

• Work in an Agile, collaborative environment partnering with technicians, engineers, regulatory experts and businesspeople of all backgrounds and disciplines to solve complex problems

• Attend substations or other engineering sites to v erify electric facilities through field research and learn about complex T&D systems

• Participate in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities to further your knowledge and under standing towards accelerating the responsible energy transition

• Network 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 solutions

• Actively engage in open discussion s to identify ways the company can improve to be better prepared for the future of the energy world

Who Y ou A re

The successful candidate should be a student who meets the following required qualifications:

• Sophomore standing or higher a s of position start date

• Pursuing a four-year ABET accredited degree in Electrical Engineering , Electrical Engineering Technology , or other related engineering discipline

• Ability to break down and deeply understand complex problems and communicate complex matters efficiently

• Strong problem-solving skills, optimizing for the simplest, most robust yet practical solutions

• Reliable, dependable, trustworthy, participating team member

• Smart but humble, with a bias for action

Desired Qualifications

• Team player and significant team project work

• Exceptional attention to detail , organization, and presentation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• U nderstanding of electrical engineering concepts such as reliability, load flow, stability, short circuit, voltage regulation, transients, power factor, losses, etc.

• Experience or proficiency in Python, R, or other programming languages

• Any e xperience in AutoCAD or other power system transmission analysis tool such a s PSSE, TARA, CAPE, EMS etc.

• Ability to confidently present solutions to a larger group

AES 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, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES.

To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire.

Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter.

This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

Accelerating the future of energy, together

Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future.

Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action.

We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other.

We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.