Associate, Renewable Development

Invenergy LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking an Associate in Renewable Development based in Chicago, Illinois. This role will support development of utility-scale wind energy projects across the United States, requiring strong skills in market assessment and project management.

The ideal candidate should hold a BS or BA and have 3-5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Benefits include competitive pay and bonus incentives based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry.
• Ability to travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Advance existing wind or solar energy project developments.
• Identify development prospects and perform market assessments.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Site identification

Project management

Market assessment

Negotiation

Education

BS or BA from an accredited college program

Job description

Position Overview

As an Associate, Renewable Development you will support the department with the development of utility‑scale wind energy projects throughout the United States.

About the Team

Invenergy’s Renewable Development team is responsible for generating new wind and solar opportunities for the company by identifying potential projects and advancing them through the development process. This includes site identification, permitting, resource measurement, establishing interconnection positions and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Advance existing wind or solar energy project developments within the region of the United States.
• 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.

Required Skills

• A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry.
• Ability to travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time.

Preferred Skills

• Engineering or business degrees preferred.
• Familiarity with energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
• 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.

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.