VP, Business Development, US Utilities

The AES Corporation

Vice President of Business Development at AES Corporation shaping growth strategy for generation projects. Leading cross-functional teams and driving energy infrastructure initiatives.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company’s business development strategy focused on high-load growth sectors, such as data centers and manufacturing.
Identify and advance new development opportunities aligned with AES Indiana’s generation capabilities.
Develop a portfolio of generation projects to support AES Indiana’s growth needs.
Lead the end-to-end development of generation projects, including early- and mid-stage engineering, design requirements, permitting, interconnection and financial planning.
Build, manage and influence a cross-functional team (Finance, Engineering, Regulatory, Legal, Construction, etc.) to ensure project milestones are met.
Develop and execute a comprehensive business development plan covering all phases: real estate, permitting, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), financials, community engagement, etc.
Ensure smooth project handovers to Construction team at appropriate milestone(s).
Lead negotiations for key contracts and agreements, including EPC, turbine supply, real estate, etc.
Support rate case strategy and regulatory filings associated with major customer growth and infrastructure expansion initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, public policy, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
Typically 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the utility, energy, infrastructure, or large-scale industrial development sectors.
Proven experience in developing and delivering thermal assets (e.g. Combined Cycle Gas Turbines) or similar large-scale energy infrastructure projects in the United States.
Experience with other forms of generation and battery storage a plus.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building, managing and influencing strong performing cross-functional teams.
Expertise in project management, contract negotiation, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Thermal Asset DevelopmentCombined Cycle Gas TurbinesFinancial PlanningEngineering Design RequirementsPermittingInterconnectionEPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)Stakeholder EngagementCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills