Investment Planning-Co-Op Engineer - Spring 2027

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 been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in 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 honoring global 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're powering it. As an Engineering Co-op, you will work alongside experienced engineers and business professionals on projects that support the planning, operation, and modernization of the electric grid. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience, develop technical and analytical skills, and contribute to initiatives that help drive the responsible energy transition while building your professional network and industry knowledge. Responsabilities: Support engineers on a variety of electric infrastructure projects designing future state distribution and transmission power system Develop unique solutions to gather, store, and utilize electrical asset data implemented and collected in the field to improve data driven decision making. Create and maintain electrical models using power flow software such as PSSE and CYME. Create scope of work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for assigned projects engaging engineering and other SMEs as required. Work with AES engineering and finance teams to build the project business cases using financial modeling tools. Validate project financial data submitted to the annual budget review process. Manage the budget for assigned T&D annual investment programs. Utilize Management of Change and Asset Governance processes for controlling the modification of equipment, systems, and processes Participate in root cause analyses (RCAs) for significant T&D equipment failures Support development and updates to Asset Life Cycle Plans (ALCP) for critical asset classes Work in an Agile, collaborative environment partnering with technicians, engineers, regulatory experts and businesspeople of all backgrounds and disciplines to solve complex problems Attend site visits to substations or other engineering sites to verify electric facilities through field research and learn about complex T&D systems Participate in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities to further your knowledge and understanding towards accelerating the responsible energy transition Network with peers, AES leaders, and other like‑minded employees in dedicated events, lunch and learns and speaker series' Use industry leading software to study potential problems on the electrical grid and proactively propose solutions Actively engage in open discussions to identify ways the company can improve to be better prepared for the future of the energy world 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AES Corporation