About the role#
As an Investment Planning Intern, you will work with experienced professionals on projects that support the electric grid and the energy transition. You will apply your academic background to real-world challenges while collaborating across engineering, operations, and business teams. This is a full-time, on-site role for Summer 2027 based in Dayton, Ohio.
What you'll do#
- Support engineers on projects designing distribution and transmission power systems.
- Develop solutions to gather, store, and use electrical asset data.
- Create and maintain electrical models using PSSE and CYME.
- Draft scope of work documents, cost estimates, and project schedules.
- Build business cases using financial modeling tools and validate data for annual budget reviews.
- Manage budgets for T&D annual investment programs.
- Apply Management of Change and Asset Governance processes.
- Participate in root cause analyses for equipment failures.
- Support the development and updates of Asset Life Cycle Plans.
- Attend site visits to substations and engineering sites.
- Participate in AES learning opportunities and network with team members and leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering or Business Administration degree program.
- Ability to work in an Agile, collaborative environment.
- Strong analytical and technical skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Dayton, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation is a public utility company founded in 1981. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the firm employs approximately 5,950 people. It specializes in energy solutions including clean, renewable, solar, wind, and green hydrogen power. The company works with organizations across various markets to develop customized energy systems.
How to get in at The AES Corporation
Securing an internship at The AES Corporation requires a proactive approach to timing. Because early applicants often have their materials reviewed before the volume of candidates becomes unmanageable, you should aim to submit your application as soon as a role opens. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a position matching your target is published anywhere, helping you apply among the first. Reaching out to the right person can also make a difference in your visibility. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a potential referral. This direct engagement often improves your response rates compared to submitting into a general queue.
