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 (

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AES), a 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 Summary The Project Developer leads the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects within the CAISO market, including solar, storage, and hybrid projects. This role owns project execution from early-stage development through late-stage readiness for Notice to Proceed (NTP), coordinating cross-functional teams and driving projects through key milestones. The Developer serves as the central point of accountability ('quarterback') for project success, ensuring alignment across interconnection, permitting, land, engineering, and commercial workstreams while navigating the complexities of the CAISO market. Key Responsibilities Project Development Leadership

• Lead development of renewable energy projects across CAISO from site selection to execution readiness
• Drive advancement through key milestones including site control, interconnection queue progression, permitting approvals, and commercial structuring Project Management & Execution
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• Track milestones and proactively adjust plans to maintain timelines Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate inputs across interconnection, land, permitting, engineering, environmental, and commercial teams
• Integrate SME inputs into cohesive development strategies Risk Management & Decision-Making
• Identify and manage risks related to CAISO interconnection, permitting, land constraints, and market considerations
• Lead tradeoff discussions and recommend solutions to advance projects Stakeholder Engagement
• Lead engagement with landowners, utilities, CAISO stakeholders, permitting agencies, and consultants
• Represent AES in project meetings and negotiations

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, environmental studies, or related field
• 4-7 years of experience in renewable energy development or related field
• Strong understanding of interconnection, permitting, land, and project development processes

Preferred:

• Experience with CAISO interconnection and California permitting processes
• Experience developing solar, storage, or hybrid projects in CAISO Key Competencies
• Project Ownership and Accountability
• Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Execution Excellence Scope & Accountability
• Owns end-to-end project development outcomes within CAISO portfolio
• Acts as central coordinator of all project activities and decisions
• Operates with moderate independence, escalating critical issues as needed 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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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 expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $105,000 and $131,325/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, 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 individual department/team performance, and market factors. Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers