Energy4Talent Trainee 2026 - US

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 (NYSE: 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.

At AES, our trainees are directly contributing to a more sustainable future, through safer and cleaner energy. They have innovative mindsets capable of influencing strategic decisions and the potential to become future leaders in the organization. We invest in the accelerated development of our trainees through training in technical skills and behavioral competencies, exposure, and experience, to ensure our professionals have a broad understanding of our business.

Program characteristics:

- 2-year program, with rotations every six months in different areas.

- Opportunity to lead high impact projects and transform the future of energy.

- Local and global training opportunities, developing technical skills and behavioral competencies.

- Global exposure to senior leaders across the company.

- Internal mentor program to support your professional development.

- Opportunities to be part of cross-functional teams throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

If you're eager to take charge of projects within the following departments, don't hesitate to submit your application!

- Digital

- Finance, FP&A, Tax and Accounting

- HR

- O&M, Engineering, Construction, Project management

- Corporate Affairs, Communication

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree program graduation between May 2023 and December 2025 (including).

- Advanced/fluent English.

Our recruiting process for this program consists in several steps throughout the course of 3 months. These steps are:

- Application Questionnaire: Upload your resume and answer some questions with basic information.

- Assessment: Online assessment composed of video interview questions and games.

- Group Assessment: Online sessions of 20-25 participants. Learn more about AES and participate in a group activity with other candidates.

- Business Panel & Interview: Online session with senior leaders and Human Resources, in which you analyze a business case in groups. Individual interviews with finalists after business panels.

- Start date of program: January 2026.

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.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $78.000 and $79.560/Annual; 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 may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. 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.