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Intern - Substation Engineer - Engineering Services (Summer 2027)

Dayton Power & Light Company

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Compensation
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Location
Dayton, OH
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

AES Ohio offers a Summer 2027 engineering co-op on its Substation Engineering team. The role provides practical experience in electrical substation design, working alongside staff engineers on substations ranging from 12kV through 345kV. The student will assist with design packages and related engineering assignments. Candidates pursuing a four-year engineering degree are sought; sophomore standing or higher, CAD proficiency, and Microsoft Office proficiency are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAD SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeAttention to DetailOrganization

Qualifications

Four-Year Engineering DegreeSophomore or Higher

Full job description

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. An engineering co- op opportunity for the Summer of 2027 is available on the AES Ohio Substation Engineering team . This position will provide the intern with practical engineering experience as it relates to the design of electrical substations. Key Responsibilities: - Work alongside staff engineers to help design parts of 12kV through 345kV substations, including physical layouts, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and wiring diagrams. - Assist in producing detailed engineering design packages in accordance with AES Ohio and relevant industry standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.). - Complete additional assignments as determined by their supervisor. Qualifications: - A student pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering. - An academic standing of Sophomore or higher is preferred. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a strong academic background, exceptional attention to detail, and organizational skills. - A proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is preferred. 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,829 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$111–155K/yr35 salary ranges
  • US median$26–36/hr254 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 134 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Ohio and 2,829 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,925 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,368 of the 2,829 open Electrical Engineering jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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