Summer Internship 2026

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.AES Summer Internship ProgramAt AES, we are looking for highly motivated students or recent graduates to join our team as Summer Interns. As part of this internship, you'll work side by side with a host team, gaining hands-on experience and learning the day-to-day ins and outs of the energy industry, while contributing to meaningful projects.Program details:* Duration: 12 weeks* Target start date: May 26th* Type: Full-time, paid internshipProfiles we're looking for:* Wind Engineering* Generator Modeling & Power System Studies* SCADA Execution* Engineering Solutions & Sandards* External CommunicationsApply now and let's accelerate the future of energy together!Learn more about internships in:Wind EngineeringGain handson experience supporting the engineering and commercial evaluation of utilityscale wind turbine solutions across the development portfolio. Contribute to turbine selection, cost modeling, supplier engagement, and contract preparation.Ideal for students studying mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy, or related fields.What you'll learn: How technical and commercial decisions shape realworld renewable energy projects and longterm asset value.Generator Modeling & Power System Studies Gain handson experience supporting PRC029 inverterbased resource (IBR) ridethrough assessments across AES's renewable portfolio. Assist with data analysis, power system modeling in PSLF and PSSE, and collaboration with development, construction, and operations teams.Ideal for students studying electrical engineering, power systems, or renewable energy.What you'll learn: How power system models and grid requirements are applied across the lifecycle of realworld renewable projects.SCADA Execution Gain handson experience supporting the execution of SCADA systems across enterprise and sitelevel environments. Contribute to commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational readiness activities for renewable power facilities.Ideal for students studying engineering and related disciplines.What you'll learn: How SCADA systems are deployed and commissioned to support safe, reliable renewable energy operations.Engineering Solutions & Standards Gain handson experience supporting initiatives that enhance engineering processes, documentation quality, and collaboration across AES Clean Energy. Contribute to an Engineering Document Governance and SharePoint Design initiative, dashboards, and working groups.Ideal for students studying engineering, information systems, computer science, business analytics, project management, or related fields.What you'll learn: How large engineering organizations enable consistency, collaboration, and impact through standards and governance.External Communications Gain handson experience supporting strategic external communications for AES's U.S. renewable energy development portfolio. Contribute to thought leadership, digital engagement, market research, media relations, and content creation that position AES as a solutionfocused leader in utilityscale renewable development.Ideal for students studying: communications, public affairs, marketing, policy, journalism, or related disciplines.What you'll learn: How strategic communications support realworld renewable energy development and shape public narratives around the energy transition.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.