Intern - Transmission Planning - (Summer 2025)

AES Corporation is offering a summer 2025 internship in Transmission Planning in Indianapolis, IN. Interns will engage in projects related to capital investments, asset replacements, and renewable energy integration. Responsibilities include creating scope documents, developing cost estimates, and collaborating with engineering teams. The position is aimed at junior or senior students pursuing an engineering degree, providing a valuable experience in project management within the energy sector.
About the position

The AES Corporation is seeking an intern for the Transmission Planning department for the summer of 2025. This internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of a leading Fortune 500 company that is at the forefront of the global energy revolution. As an intern, you will be involved in various projects that contribute to the development of long-term maintenance and investment project plans, which are crucial for the capital budget. You will work under general supervision and be responsible for developing the scope, estimate, and schedule of assigned projects, which primarily include capital investments such as asset replacements, maintenance, customer growth, Smart Grid initiatives, renewable energy integration, and general operations. In this role, you will create scope of work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for assigned projects, engaging with engineering and other subject matter experts as required. You will also build the project business case using reliability, integrated system planning, and other inputs. Additionally, you will provide bid specifications to the Supply Chain in accordance with the procurement process and compile detailed work plans for the Project Management Organization, Engineering, and Operations teams to execute. The internship may also involve completing additional assignments as determined by your supervisor, providing a comprehensive learning experience in project management within the energy sector.

Responsibilities
• Create scope of work documents for assigned projects.
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• Develop cost estimates and schedules for projects.
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• Engage with engineering and other subject matter experts as required.
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• Build the project business case using reliability and integrated system planning inputs.
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• Provide bid specifications to Supply Chain in accordance with the procurement process.
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• Compile detailed work plans for the Project Management Organization, Engineering, and Operations teams.
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• Apply Management of Change and Asset Governance processes for controlling modifications.

Requirements
• Junior or Senior student pursuing a degree in Engineering.

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