Project Developer- North Region [Hybrid/Remote]

EDF Renewables North America; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. As a Project Developer, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from conception to commercial operations. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with the ability to engage with various stakeholders. You will coordinate project teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with permitting requirements. With a collaborative environment and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous 401k matching

Paid parental leave

Learning & career development opportunities

Supportive mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project development activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle including schedules and budgets.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for successful development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Teams

Job description

Scope of Position

About Us:
EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Benefits & Perks

EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employee benefits, including:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF Renewables provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Salary Range

The full pay range for this role is $93,400 to $155,700 annually. The target range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Scope of Job

The Project Developer is responsible for identifying, sequencing and resourcing or completing all tasks related to a given project from greenfield to commercial operations. The ideal candidate possesses a broad range of capabilities including strong analytical skills, excellent communication and quantitative skills, adaptability and an aptitude for stakeholder engagement in the renewable energy industry.

Responsibilities

Internal Development-Related Duties:

• Manage the overall lifecycle of a project including creating schedules, budgets and an overall development plan that matches regional goals.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of land acquisition, community engagement and permitting campaigns.
• Lead project teams of internal subject matter experts to achieve critical path project milestones and advance the project schedule towards financial close.
• Obtain approvals at key project commitment and milestone points and clearly and effectively elevate issues to regional leadership as necessary.

External Development-Related Duties:

• Build relationships with key local stakeholders and drive the creation and implementation of an overall Community Engagement Plan to ensure successful development.
• Understand the timing and requirements of applicable permits and create and implement plans to obtain.
• Manage, Coordinate and deploy 3rd party contractors for permitting and site related studies.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, environmental studies. Renewable energy or energy related coursework preferred. Demonstrated experience relevant to project development activities.
• 3+ years of related experience. Project management experience and/or certifications preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to translate broad goals into clear, flexible action plans
• Understanding of renewable energy project development competencies and common issues
• Ability to independently negotiate and manage contracts
• Ability to craft clear communication to senior leaders when appropriate in a timely manner

Physical Requirements - Mostly office work at a desk with some travel to various work sites.

Working Conditions - Approximately 50% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project, MS Teams, etc.), telephones and general office equipment. Approximately Up to 50% of the time is spent in the field meeting with project stakeholders, leading permitting activities, leading pre-capitalized project implementation, capitalized project implementation/ development as well as managing the assessment and pursuit of new business opportunities.