Associate, Renewable Development

invenergyllc; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in California seeks an Associate, Renewable Development to support utility-scale geothermal, solar, storage and wind projects. You will advance developments, assess markets, and coordinate with landowners, officials, and project teams to secure permits and site control.

The role requires at least 4 years in renewables, strong organization, leadership, and communication skills, and the ability to manage interconnections and budgeting in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 4 years in renewable/clean energy or related field.
• Understanding of development process for clean energy projects.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
• Public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Advance existing renewable project developments.
• Identify development prospects including market assessments and site reconnaissance.
• Develop pricing strategies and manage resource assessment processes.
• Secure site control via leases and landowner agreements.
• Evaluate and track power market trends.
• Coordinate landowner communication.
• Lead local, state and/or federal permit efforts.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, officials and stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage interconnection activities.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks within budget and schedule with internal and external support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Networking

Leadership

Time management

Report writing

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering or Business degree preferred

Job description

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.

Position Overview

The Associate, Renewable Development will support the department with the development of utility-scale geothermal, solar, storage, and wind energy projects in California.

Responsibilities:

• Advance existing renewable project developments.
• 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 degree
• At least 4 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 License
• Eligible 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.
• San Francisco, San Diego, or Los Angeles metro area preferred.

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.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Invenergy will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.