Director, Utility-scale Dev - Central

RWE; Chicago (IL); On-site; EUR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Utility-Scale Development to lead renewable energy projects across the US and Canada. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage initiatives while collaborating with internal teams to optimize project strategies. With a focus on delivering impactful renewable solutions, you will guide projects from inception to construction, ensuring financial viability and regulatory compliance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a greener future while working with a company committed to innovation and sustainability in energy. Join a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the renewable sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 8+ years in renewable energy infrastructure development.
• Strong knowledge of energy markets and project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
• Drive project competitiveness and lead due diligence for acquisitions.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in relevant fields

Tools

Energy Market Analysis

Environmental Permitting

Project Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

The Director of Utility-Scale Development at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects in the US and Canada. The Central Development group focuses on the PJM West, MISO North and SPP North markets. The Director of Development will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE’s strategy in North America.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of construction. Lead the team of developers assigned to such portfolio of projects.
• Set the development strategy in the assigned geographies. Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams.
• Support more junior developers and steer the projects in the portfolio over the full lifecycle, working with a strong backbone of internal subject matter experts and external consultants. This includes site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing.
• Drive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial levers.
• Lead the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team.
• Prepare management presentations and drive internal approval processes.
• Manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects.
• Actively participate in the strategy for the region and internal improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven track record of developing large energy projects across the development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, and construction management.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and work ethic.
• Exceptional team leadership skills.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.

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About the company

RWE AG is a German multinational energy company headquartered in Essen.