Co-op - T&D standards Power Systems - (Fall 2027)

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor**millions of peopleworldwide.**We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy. We are seeking power s ystems/ engineering interns to join the AES US Utilities - T&D Standards & Innovation team, where they will play a pivotal role in supporting DOE awarded projects/applications focused on grid protection & control technologies, grid operation & planning modeling & simulation, and grid analytics & optimization on DERs & EVs, in addition to regular works associated with equipment specifications, engineering & design practices, and construction standards. This team collaborates with AES and various industry partners, aiming to support the grid of the future with increasing inverter-based resources (e.g., wind, solar, storage, DERs) and electrifications (e.g., EVs, data centers), to be more reliable, sustainable, and affordable. We use the best available technologies to address emerging challenges and it's a great opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the energy sector and make a significant impact on our sustainable future. QUALIFICATIONS: - A second-year Master or PhD student or higher is preferred.Studentsmust hold an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. - Strong academic background, outstanding attention to detail, and organization and presentation skills. - Familiarity with power flow equations, symmetrical components, and power systemstability is strongly recommended. - Proficiency in power system analysis and control simulation software is also helpful. - Proficiency in at least one of the popular computer programming languages is required. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Support the development of new protection and control technologies for future grids with increasing inverter-based renewables and storage. - Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing plans and models for protective relays, controllers, and sensors. - Investigate and deploy communication platforms and protocols for centralized and edge control applications. - Conduct power system analysis using software like PSSE, PSCAD, CYME, DSA Tools, and ASPEN/CAPE. - Develop statistical and analytical models to predict power system parameters. - Analyze grid-enhancing technologies and their applications. - Assist with new equipment and technology evaluations, tests, pilots, and standardization. - Prepare and present technical papers/reports. - Collaborate with various utility departments to ensure project success. - Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager. The Inter