Distribution Planning Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

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, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to WorkTM rankings across the markets where we operate.

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 honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

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 more sustainable future, we're powering it.

Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

Distribution Planning Internship is available for the Summer of 2027.

Distribution Planning is responsible for evaluating the current state of the electric distribution network, forecasting future system needs, and developing grid solutions that maintain safe, reliable service in both the near term and long term.

As an intern in this organization you will:

Perform Load Flow and Short Circuit analysis

Identify system constraints and risks

Work with staff engineers to perform complex studies including new load and distributed energy resources

Develop solutions to needs on system

Ability to work multiple non-contiguous co-op sessions

Previous work experience (Engineering preferred)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proven leadership experience

Excellent time management

Electrical Engineering preferred