Director, Renewable Development

Invenergy LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC seeks a Director of Renewable Development in Chicago to oversee utility-scale renewable energy projects focused on Wisconsin. The role demands a Bachelor's Degree, over 10 years of experience in energy project development, and requires stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Competitive salary ranges from $185,000 to $235,000 annually, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in energy project or transmission development.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage wind, solar, and storage project development strategies.
• Secure site control for projects and negotiate agreements.
• Obtain local, state, and federal permits.

Skills

Project development

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Economic modeling

Site assessments

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree in related discipline

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

As a Director, Renewable Development, you will lead the development of utility‑scale renewable energy projects in the upper Midwest region with a focus on Wisconsin. This position will be based at Invenergy's HQ in downtown Chicago, or potentially in a regional office.

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Responsibilities

• Manage wind, solar, and storage project development strategies within the MISO market.
• Leads development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of projects
• Identifies development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance
• Secures site control for projects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners
• Obtains certain local, state and/or federal permits
• Represents Invenergy with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders
• Oversees generation interconnection activities including competitor intelligence and interconnection strategy
• Supports economic modeling for all phases of projects
• Oversees project design work with colleagues in engineering, environmental compliance and other departments to effectively coordinate development projects to construction
• Manages tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support
• Prepares and reviews work scopes and bids from contractors in support of development activities
• Track record managing and/or coordinating both internal and external subject matter experts in the areas of permitting, engineering, and supply chain.
• Working knowledge of design standards and impacts on wind, solar & storage technology, project development impacts, and project delivery on a regional basis.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years’ experience in energy project or transmission development, origination, construction or engineering
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project site / company offices as needed, anticipated 25-50% of the time.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related discipline such as business or engineering
• Significant, successful experience supporting the design basis and specifications for site characterization and preliminary engineering works of a renewable energy project
• Successful renewable power project development experience in Wisconsin or adjacent states in MISO.

Base Pay

185,000.00 - 235,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 30% - 40%

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.