Associate, Development

Invenergy LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking an Associate, Development to support utility-scale energy project development, with emphasis on geothermal in the Desert Southwest. The role collaborates with internal teams to advance projects from concept through permitting and land control.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in renewable energy, with strong communication and organizational skills to manage negotiations and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of work experience in renewable/clean energy.
• Strong understanding of the development process for clean and renewable energy projects.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advance geothermal, solar, energy storage, wind and other energy project developments in the Desert Southwest.
• Identify development prospects, including market assessments, and site reconnaissance.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and manage resource assessment processes.
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases and easements.
• Coordinate landowner communication efforts and obtain permits.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, officials and other stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling; manage tasks to budgets and schedules.

Skills

Public speaking

Networking

Leadership

Time management

Reporting / Writing

Accounting basics

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Associate, Development will support the department with the development of utility-scale energy projects throughout the Desert Southwest, with a particular focus on geothermal development.

Responsibilities:

Advance existing geothermal, solar, energy storage, wind and other energy project developments within the Desert Southwest.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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degreeAt least 3 years of work experience in the renewable/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 LicenseEligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business.4+ years of work experience in the renewable/clean energy industry or relevant experience.Working knowledge within energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.

Base Pay

Base Pay$85,000.00 - 103,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.