Energy4Talent Trainee 2027 - US Corp & Renewables

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation in Arlington, VA invites graduates to join a two-year trainee program designed to shape the future of energy. The program features six-month rotations across Finance, Internal Communications, Digital and Innovation Engineering, with exposure to senior leadership and cross‑functional projects.

Eligible graduates must complete a Bachelor's degree between May 2024 and December 2026, demonstrate advanced English, and show initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree program graduation window May 2024–December 2026 (inclusive).
• Advanced fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year trainee program with rotations every six months in Finance, Internal Communications, Digital, and Innovation Engineering.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects and interact with senior leaders across the company.

Skills

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions 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'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'repowering it.

At AES, our trainees are directly contributing to a more sustainable future, through safer and cleaner energy. They have innovative mindsets capable of influencing strategic decisions and the potential to become future leaders in the organization. We invest in the accelerated development of our trainees throughtraining in technical skills and behavioral competencies, exposure, and experience, to ensure our professionals have a broader understanding of our business.

Program characteristics:

• 2-year program, with rotations every six months in different areas.
• Opportunity to lead high impact projects and transform the future of energy.
• Local and global training opportunities, developing technical skills, and behavioral competencies.
• Global exposure to senior leaders across the company.
• Internal mentoring program to support your professional development.
• Potential opportunities to be part of cross-functional projects throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

If you're eager to launch your career in one of the following areas, don't hesitate to submit your application!

• Finance - Location: Arlington, VA
• Internal Communications - Location: Arlington, VA
• Digital - Location: Louisville, CO
• Innovation Engineering - Location: Louisville, CO

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree program graduation between May 2024 and December 2026 (including).
• Advanced/fluent English.

Our recruiting process for this program consists of several steps throughout the course of 3 months. These steps are:

• Application Questionnaire: Upload your resume and answer some questions with basic information.
• Individual Assessment: Online assessment composed of video interview questions and games.
• Group Assessment: Online sessions of 20-25 participants. Learn more about AES and participate in a group activity with other candidates.
• Business Panel & Interview: Online session with senior leaders and Human Resources, in which you analyze a business case in groups. Individual interviews with finalists after business panels.
• Start date of program: January 2027.

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 annual base salary for this position at the commencement of employment is $81,000. The total compensation package for this position also includes an annual bonus. Benefits offered for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave). Details regarding participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the 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 department/team performance, and market factors.