Data Center Development Associate - Hybrid Office Schedule

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Chicago seeks an Associate, Development to lead data center project development across the United States. The role is based in our Chicago office with a hybrid schedule (in-office Monday-Thursday, remote Fridays when feasible).

You will identify prospects, secure site control, manage interconnection activities, and coordinate with legal, engineering, and land management teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budgets. Travel approx. 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 3-5 years of work experience in energy industry or relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of individual data center projects in the United States.
• Identify development prospects, including fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Interface with government officials, neighbors, and the public to establish positive relationships and effectively communicate project objectives, benefits, and details.
• Coordinate internal and external support from legal, engineering, environmental, interconnection, and construction teams.
• Manage complicated budgets and schedules, including risk identification and problem-solving.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business or Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Invenergy LLC in Chicago seeks an Associate, Development to lead data center project development across the United States. The role is based in our Chicago office with a hybrid schedule (in-office Monday-Thursday, remote Fridays when feasible).

You will identify prospects, secure site control, manage interconnection activities, and coordinate with legal, engineering, and land management teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budgets. Travel approx. 25% may be required.