Associate, Renewable Development

About the role

As an Associate, Renewable Development you will support the East Region development team with the development of utility-scale wind energy projects throughout the eastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Advance existing wind or solar energy project developments within the eastern region of the United States (NE-ISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO, TVA, and SERC).
• Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and manage resource assessment processes.
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
• Evaluate and track power market trends.
• Coordinate landowner communication efforts.
• Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.

Requirements

• A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
• 3‑5 years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant experience.
• A strong understanding of the development process of clean and renewable energy projects.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
• Strong public speaking and personal skills.
• Ability to write effective, concise reports.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business preferred.
• Working knowledge of energy project development, real estate development, transmission, and power project engineering is advantageous.

Skills