T&D Capital Projects Engineer

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AES's US Transmission and Distribution (T&D) businesses in Indiana and Ohio are seeking a Project Planning Engineer to develop long-term maintenance and investment project plans for capital budgeting. Under supervision, you will define scope, estimates, and schedules for assigned projects, including asset replacements, maintenance, and grid integration.

The role requires a four-year degree in engineering or related field, plus experience in project management and familiarity with SAP/Copperleaf.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related field. Applicable experience in place of a degree will be considered.
• Additional certifications including: Professional Engineering License, or Project Management Professional Certification are a plus.
• Experience – 0-5 years in capital project and/or portfolio management
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 tools required. Experience with SAP and Copperleaf C55 are a plus.
• Demonstrated project management experience in leading projects through the development process including building scope, estimate, and schedule documents.
• General understanding of the regulated T&D utility business, assets, and systems. Experience with Smart Grid, DER integration, and other trends changing the industry are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and operate with minimal supervision.
• Languages – English. Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create scope of work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for assigned projects engaging engineering and other SME’s as required.
• Build the project business case using reliability, integrated system planning, and other inputs.
• Provide bid specifications to Supply Chain in accordance with the procurement process.
• Compile detailed work plans for the Project Management Organization, Engineering, and Operations teams to execute.
• Utilize Management of Change and Asset Governance processes for controlling the modification of equipment, systems, and processes.
• Serve as a representative of the Company as assigned.

Skills

English language

Spanish language

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Copperleaf C55

Job description

AES's US Transmission and Distribution (T&D) businesses in Indiana and Ohio are seeking a Project Planning Engineer to develop long-term maintenance and investment project plans for capital budgeting. Under supervision, you will define scope, estimates, and schedules for assigned projects, including asset replacements, maintenance, and grid integration.

The role requires a four-year degree in engineering or related field, plus experience in project management and familiarity with SAP/Copperleaf.