[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All AES jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/) · [Search jobs](/search/) AES · US, Indianapolis, IN # Engineer I, Substations Protection & Control US, Indianapolis, IN Full-time Operations Listed on AES’s official careers site. Posted October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on AES’s careers site →](https://aes.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AES_US/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Engineer-I--Substations-Protection---Control_R1065229-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [AES](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/) / Engineer I, Substations Protection & Control ## Job description 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 Work™ 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. This position is on the IPL Relay/SCADA team. They install and maintain the protective relay and SCADA systems in IPL’s substations (4kV – 345kV) and power plants. This role works closely with and supports the Relay/SCADA technicians. This role is also responsible for engineering equipment replacement/upgrade projects of limited scope. ### Basic Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline from an ABET accredited college/university Two (2) to five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering related experience Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in Protective Relaying or SCADA systems on electric utility transmission and distribution systems and at power plants ### Preferred Skills Relay setting development experience on both transmission and distribution systems. Demonstrated ability to perform relay coordination studies. Experience with short circuit modeling software (i.e. ASPEN OneLiner). Demonstrated ability to perform substation RTU/SCADA configurations. Knowledge of DNP3 and ModBus protocols. Familiarity with SEL and GE relays and associated software. Electric utility T&D engineering or operations related experience. Knowledge of NERC reliability standards (PRC, CIP). Professional Engineering License. Must possess a positive attitude and priority for safe and reliable operations. ### Key Responsibilities - Perform relay setting calculations and coordination studies Develop RTU/SCADA configurations Evaluation of relay performance following system events - Oversee commissioning of new SCADA and relay equipment and systems - Investigate and resolve protection and control system operation issues - Support field staff in construction and maintenance activities - Create or revise electrical substation control schemes and wiring diagrams (single-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics, SCADA, relay) - Develop new and follow established work practices to ensure a safe work environment 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: US, Indianapolis, IN - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on AES’s careers site →](https://aes.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AES_US/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Engineer-I--Substations-Protection---Control_R1065229-1) ## Hiring at AES - Open jobs: 209 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All AES jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at AES ### [Co-op Engineer - Gas Turbine/DCS Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/e349e7d6e91e4ecb496b/) US, Indianapolis, IN ### [Co-op Engineer - Gas Turbine/DCS Operations (Spring 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/b40681c1f31df999549b/) US, Indianapolis, IN ### [Co-op engineer - Substation Operations - (Summer 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/e1dee463d71f4d741715/) US, Indianapolis, IN ### [Engineer, Substations Protection & Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/98ce8cce792e6f857678/) US, Indianapolis, IN ### [Generation Support Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/6a6a628c09ea34264274/) US, Indianapolis, IN ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Commissioning Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/d00507ba6bde80099695/) Siemens Energy · United States ### [Protection and Controls - Substations - Electrical Engineer - Remote (U.S.)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/fa0c83de6ac9b7457142/) AECOM · Houston, TX ### [Electrical Engineering Advisor (Substations & Protection)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/jobs/0c3d1146f496e7eea7d4/) ENGIE · Broomfield, United States, HOUSTON ### [Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/eee96a53ef266f2f68db/) Hitachi · Remote ### [Engineer I-Sr- Risk Controls Relay Protection & Control Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/entergy/jobs/b5fb93e068ab40255ce0/) Entergy · Metairie, Louisiana, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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