Data Center, Associate; Project Developer

Position: Data Center, Associate (Project) Developer
** Fortune 500 company
** that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning
** 14 countries**, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the
** Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators
** by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a
** Great Place to Work**, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly
** ranked #1 globally
** in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with **$12.7B in revenues in 2023**, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to
** 25 million customers worldwide.
** As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as
** 24/7 carbon-free energy
** for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

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 cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Position Overview Land Acquisition Assistance:
Assist with outreach to landowners, help coordinate negotiations, and support documentation with real estate and legal teams.

Permitting Coordination:
Help prepare permitting applications, coordinate with consultants, and track submission progress with local, state, and federal authorities.

Due Diligence:
Assist in organizing and reviewing environmental, geotechnical, and site studies. Summarize findings for project risk mitigation.

Engineering Coordination:
Collect and track project data, help monitor design deliverables, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with AES standards.

Interconnection and Utilities:
Support preparation of interconnection applications and help track project milestones during the utility coordination process.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Participate in meetings with local officials, community members, and other stakeholders to build positive project relationships.

Contract and Document Management:
Maintain project records, track key documents, and support timely completion of consultant deliverables.

Team Coordination:
Prepare project updates, participate in meetings, and collaborate across permitting, engineering, finance, legal, and construction functions.

Pipeline Reporting:
Help maintain accurate project data and support reporting on project pipeline and status to senior leadership.

Market Research:
Research emerging data center markets and assist in identifying new development opportunities.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, business, finance, project/construction management, information technology, or other quantitative/environmental fields required.

Proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving, with adaptability to new challenges.

Willingness to travel as needed (approx. 10–20%).Passion for data center development and/or renewable energy industry.

Successful candidates must be able to contribute independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. AES is committed to diversity, inclusion, and long-term sustainability, respecting all backgrounds and perspectives.

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.

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