T&D Planning Engineer

AES • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

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 inclusion in the capital budget. Under general supervision, this role develops the scope, estimate, and schedule for assigned projects. Projects primarily involve capital investments, including asset replacements, maintenance, customer growth, Smart Grid, renewable energy integration, and general operations.

Requirements

• A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field; applicable experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• 0–5 years of experience in capital project and/or portfolio management.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 tools.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading projects through development, including preparing scope, estimate, and schedule documents.
• General understanding of the regulated T&D utility business, assets, and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering License or Project Management Professional certification.
• Experience with SAP and Copperleaf C55.
• Experience with Smart Grid, DER integration, and other trends changing the industry.
• Experience making presentations to upper management.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create scope-of-work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for assigned projects, engaging engineering and other subject-matter experts as needed.
• Build project business cases 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.
• Use Management of Change and Asset Governance processes to control modifications to equipment, systems, and processes.
• Serve as a company representative when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level