We are currently seeking an Associate/Regular/Senior/Lead Engineer/Engineering Technologist with excellent problem-solving skills to guide the engineering and construction departments by developing and maintaining standards that result in the safest, most cost effective and reliable transmission and distribution system. The individual in this position will develop and maintain design standards with associated CAD drawings, equipment specifications and application guidelines for the transmission and distribution systems at both AES Indiana and AES Ohio. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Identify requirements for new standards and revision of existing ones by striving to make continuous improvements, tracking stakeholder feedback and researching the latest developments in the industry. Draft the changes to the standards – both documents and CAD drawings. 

• Manage the standards’ development/revision life cycle from concept to implementation in a timely manner. 

• Identify process bottlenecks that may prevent utilization of standards to the full extent and work with stakeholders to prioritize process streamlining.  

• Research, prepare, and maintain design and construction standards for substation and distribution network installations, which need to meet structural, mechanical and electrical (i.e., clearance, capacity) requirements per industry standards and codes while minimizing costs. 

• Research and evaluate new electric equipment and tools for testing, installing, and maintaining that equipment including connectors, terminations, cables as well as power transformers, circuit breakers/switchgears/reclosers, capacitors, regulators, etc.  

• Manage equipment databases through creation, revision and deletion of asset entries in AES’ asset database management system. 

• Responsible for root-cause forensic investigations and analysis for equipment failures and personnel safety incidents and implement necessary corrective measures. 

• Serve as a main technical point of contact and subject matter expert to guide and collaborate with other transmission, substation, and distribution engineering departments. Lead standards committees for the development and implementation of new and existing standards. 

• Responsible for developing and maintaining electric facility rating methodologies and performing, documenting, and publishing equipment ratings for power transformers, conductors, etc. 

• Engage with the industry standard committees and working groups (e.g., IEEE Standards, ANSI Standards, NESC) and be able to demonstrate leadership and represent AES’s best interests. 

• Develop, maintain, and manage databases for various documents, drawings, and equipment testing and performance data. 

• Able and willing to prepare and provide training sessions to production and field engineers, designers, and other personnel, in support of a change management process. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering (electrical degree is preferred) or bachelor’s degree in engineering technology 

• Experience in electric distribution, transmission or substation engineering in a utility focused environment preferred: 1) Lead Engineer/Engineering Technologist: A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in T&D designs, engineering, and applications across multiple disciplines; 2) Senior Engineer/Engineering Technologist: A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the relevant T&D fields. 3) Engineer/Engineering Technologist: Requires at least 2 years of practical experience in T&D-related disciplines. Candidates with a Master’s or PhD degree may qualify for this level without prior experience; 4) Associate Engineer/Engineering Technologist: No prior experience required; entry-level position in T&D disciplines. 

• For a Lead Engineer/Engineering Technologist, minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in departments and/or large projects. 

• Knowledge and ability to apply National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and relevant IEEE/IEC Standards  

• Experience with developing and/or reviewing CAD drawings 

• Skills to use relevant design and simulation software, such as Microstation, AutoCAD, CYME, PSCAD, WINIGS/CDEGS, etc. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel between AES Indiana and AES Ohio 

• Job location is in Dayton, OH or Indianapolis, IN with a hybrid working schedule (3 days in office)