T&D Planning Engineer

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Project Planning Engineer to develop long‑term maintenance and investment plans for the capital budget. You will define scope, estimate costs and schedule activities for capital projects, across asset replacements, maintenance, and grid modernization.

Responsibilities include building business cases, preparing bid specs, and coordinating with PMO, Engineering and Operations.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree required; related fields considered.
• 0–5 years of experience in capital project and/or portfolio management.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience building scope, estimates, and schedules for projects.

Responsibilities

• Create scope of work documents, cost estimates and schedules for assigned projects with engineering input.
• Build the project business case using reliability and planning inputs.
• Provide bid specifications to Supply Chain per procurement process.
• Compile detailed work plans for PMO, Engineering and Operations teams.
• Apply Change Management and Asset Governance processes for modifications.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office 365

SAP

Copperleaf C55

Time management

Spanish (optional)

Education

Four year college degree in engineering / construction management / finance or related field

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

SAP

Copperleaf C55

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. 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 honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that’s not 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.

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 to be included in the capital budget. Under general supervision, the Project Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing the scope, estimate, and schedule of assigned projects. Assigned projects will include primarily capital investments including asset replacements, maintenance, customer growth, Smart Grid, renewable energy integration, and general operations.

Main 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.

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.
• Strong communicator both oral and written. Experience in making presentations to upper management is a plus.
• Ability to manage and work multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Languages – English. Spanish is a plus.

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.