Business Development Senior Specialist

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Paris (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EDP is seeking a Development/Project Manager to lead land rights negotiations and coordinate permitting for renewable energy projects in the Texas market. The role involves collaboration with legal and commercial teams, government authorities, and local communities to secure approvals and ensure smooth project execution.

You will monitor budgets, assess risks, support due diligence for acquisitions, and help shape business planning from development through authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, project development, or project support, ideally including at least 2 years in renewable energy.
• Solid understanding of market analysis, project planning, and deal structuring fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead negotiations of land lease or purchase agreements, securing land rights in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
• Represent the company with public authorities, TSOs, landowners, and local communities to promote project acceptance and visibility.
• Coordinate permitting processes and contribute to the preparation and submission of regulatory documentation to ensure compliance.
• Ensure on a timely basis of the administrative authorization process
• Assist in due diligence processes for project acquisitions (M&A), preparing documentation and providing analytical support.
• Support budget monitoring, risk management, and business planning activities across the development cycle up to authorization of the project.
• Monitor project profitability along the process.
• Communicate effectively across teams and external partners to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and smooth project execution.
• Contribute to continuous learning and application of best practices, tools, and emerging technologies

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent and proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

MS Project

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Google Earth

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do:

• Manage and lead negotiations of land lease or purchase agreements, securing land rights in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
• Represent the company with public authorities, TSOs, landowners, and local communities to promote project acceptance and visibility.
• Coordinate permitting processes and contribute to the preparation and submission of regulatory documentation to ensure compliance.
• Ensure on a timely basis of the administrative authorization process
• Assist in due diligence processes for project acquisitions (M&A), preparing documentation and providing analytical support.
• Support budget monitoring, risk management, and business planning activities across the development cycle up to authorization of the project.
• Monitor project profitability along the process.
• Communicate effectively across teams and external partners to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and smooth project execution.
• Contribute to continuous learning and application of best practices, tools, and emerging technologies

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferably 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, project development, or project support, ideally including at least 2 years in renewable energy.
• Solid understanding of market analysis, project planning, and deal structuring fundamentals.
• Good knowledge of MS Project, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google Earth.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly independent, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel and engage with stakeholders on-site as required.
• Valid driver's license

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose .

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle