The Energy Innovation Challenge (EIC)

About the role

AES is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition, and we are looking for students to participate in the Energy Innovation Challenge (EIC), an energy case competition that brings together graduate students to tackle real-world challenges shaping the future of the energy industry.

What we are looking for in applicants

Students from areas such as engineering, public policy, finance, sustainability, business, environmental studies, or related disciplines with a strong interest in the energy sector and the future of innovation, and a passion for solving complex challenges at the intersection of technology, business, policy, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Team Size: Teams must consist of 3 to 5 students
• Education Level: All applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or an equivalent program
• Interdisciplinary Requirement: Teams must include students from at least 2 different degree programs
• Academic Institution: All team members must be enrolled at the same university

Why Participate?

• Connect your studies to your current and future career
• Network with energy professionals
• Engage with a unique company that works across the energy value chain
• Create solutions to help solve the energy industry’s biggest current issues

Challenge Prize

1st place: $10,000 to the team and $1,000 to the charity of the team’s choice. 2nd place: $5,000 to the team and $1,000 to the charity of the team’s choice. Both first and second place teams win an interview conversation with AES hiring teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)