Relay Engineer

AES is hiring for a Relay Engineer (all levels)

Position located at our office in Dayton, Ohio. Ideal candidate will live in Dayton or be willing to relocate. AES offers relocation assistance, competitive salary, and 22 days paid time off annually.

This role is responsible for the engineering and design requirements for protective relaying to detect and isolate faults on AES Ohio's transmission and distribution system.

Provide assigned engineering relay designs for all or parts of substations, carrying out specific job assignments including preparation of relay system recommendations, evaluations of proposals, design of relay protection zones and control systems, construction consults, and field engineering.

Provide support for projects of varying complexities and assist with project documentation procedures.

Respond to emergencies including long‑duration customer outages and storm service restoration.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline from an ABET‑accredited college/university.
• All levels of relevant work experience will be considered, including Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates.

• Power engineering experience.
• Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution).
• Familiarity with digital logic and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Willing to take FE exam in pursuit of Professional Engineering License.
• Must possess a positive attitude and prioritize safe and reliable operations.

• Perform relay setting calculations, coordination studies, and short circuit studies.
• Maintain short circuit model and protection engineering databases.
• Support NERC compliance program.
• Evaluate relay performance following system events.
• Support commissioning of new relay equipment and systems by field technicians and investigate & resolve protection and control system operation issues.
• Support field staff in construction and maintenance activities.
• Develop new and follow established work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Aid in system restoration during storm events.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. 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.