Developer, Gas Generation

AES; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking a Developer, Gas Generation to lead the development of natural gas generation projects serving large commercial and industrial customers through integrated Powered Land Solutions.

You will guide projects from site identification through construction handoff, collaborating with engineering, development, finance, legal, and commercial teams to deliver complex energy projects on time and within budget. A strong PM skillset and travel flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or another related field.
• Experience developing natural gas generation or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of project development, permitting, utility coordination, interconnection, pipeline infrastructure, and commercial contracting.
• Experience working with fuel supply strategies, utilities, pipeline operators, or integrated energy infrastructure.
• Familiarity with gas generation technologies.
• The ability to collaborate across technical, commercial, and customer-facing teams to develop practical energy solutions.
• Experience supporting data centers, large-load customers, powered land projects, or similar infrastructure developments (preferred).
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• The ability to balance multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as projects and business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Leading gas generation project development from site identification through construction support.
• Partnering with Commercial, Data Center Development, Renewable Generation Development, Solutions Engineering, and other internal teams to develop integrated Powered Land Solutions.
• Evaluating project feasibility by coordinating siting, fuel supply, interconnection, infrastructure, and permitting strategies.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts, financial models, and development risk registers.
• Coordinating pipeline identification, utility engagement, and fuel supply strategy while supporting commercial negotiations.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders—including engineering consultants, permitting agencies, landowners, utility companies, customers, and contractors to advance project milestones.
• Supporting discretionary permitting efforts, public meetings, regulatory engagement, and environmental diligence.
• Coordinating engineering, site due diligence, land activities, and infrastructure planning to keep projects on schedule.
• Managing contracts and ensuring compliance with key project agreements, including site control, fuel supply, and commercial contracts.
• Identifying project risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and communicating project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Supporting project financing due diligence and ensuring accurate project documentation within AES systems.
• Leading successful project handoffs to Construction once development milestones have been achieved.
• Representing AES professionally while building strong relationships with customers, partners, regulatory agencies, and local communities.

Skills

Gas generation

Large-scale energy

Project development

Permitting

Interconnection

Commercial contracting

Data center experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Finance/Economics/Environmental Science

Job description

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 honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyou'ready to be part of a companythat'snot 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.

At AES Renewables & Power (AES R&P), we're accelerating the energy transition by delivering innovative solutions that power the world’s fastest-growing industries. As a Developer, Gas Generation, you'll play a key role in developing generation projects that enable large-load customers—including data centers—to access reliable, scalable energy as part of integrated Powered Land Solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of project development, infrastructure, and commercial strategy while collaborating with industry experts across engineering, development, finance, legal, construction, and commercial teams. You'll help bring complex energy projects from concept to construction and contribute to solutions that are transforming how customers access power.

If you're energized by solving complex challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and making a tangible impact on the future of energy, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Developer, Gas Generation, you'll lead the development of natural gas generation projects that support integrated energy solutions for large commercial and industrial customers.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage development through construction handoff to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and successfully.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading gas generation project development from site identification through construction support.
• Partnering with Commercial, Data Center Development, Renewable Generation Development, Solutions Engineering, and other internal teams to develop integrated Powered Land Solutions.
• Evaluating project feasibility by coordinating siting, fuel supply, interconnection, infrastructure, and permitting strategies.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts, financial models, and development risk registers.
• Coordinating pipeline identification, utility engagement, and fuel supply strategy while supporting commercial negotiations.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders—including engineering consultants, permitting agencies, landowners, utility companies, customers, and contractors to advance project milestones.
• Supporting discretionary permitting efforts, public meetings, regulatory engagement, and environmental diligence.
• Coordinating engineering, site due diligence, land activities, and infrastructure planning to keep projects on schedule.
• Managing contracts and ensuring compliance with key project agreements, including site control, fuel supply, and commercial contracts.
• Identifying project risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and communicating project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Supporting project financing due diligence and ensuring accurate project documentation within AES systems.
• Leading successful project handoffs to Construction once development milestones have been achieved.
• Representing AES professionally while building strong relationships with customers, partners, regulatory agencies, and local communities.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, can manage multiple priorities, and is passionate about delivering innovative energy infrastructure projects. You may be a great fit if you have:

• Experience developing natural gas generation or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or another related field.
• Knowledge of project development, permitting, utility coordination, interconnection, pipeline infrastructure, and commercial contracting.
• Experience working with fuel supply strategies, utilities, pipeline operators, or integrated energy infrastructure.
• Familiarity with gas generation technologies.
• The ability to collaborate across technical, commercial, and customer-facing teams to develop practical energy solutions.
• Experience supporting data centers, large-load customers, powered land projects, or similar infrastructure developments (preferred).
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• The ability to balance multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as projects and business needs require.

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.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $105,000 and $131,325/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.