Project Development Analyst

EDP Renewables North America; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Project Development Analyst to support the full lifecycle of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The role involves land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and construction readiness, working with cross-functional teams including development, engineering, legal, finance, and real estate.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of wind, solar, and battery storage projects from early-stage development through permitting and into construction
• Advance projects through development stage-gates, tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables across an active project portfolio
• Represent the Company in rural project areas by working with landowners, and other stakeholders
• Support the creation, negotiation, amendment, and administration of land agreements, including options, leases, amendments, purchases, easements and crossing agreements
• Process and track land acquisition documents and payments in internal systems
• Coordinate community outreach and stakeholder engagement activities
• Assist with the selection, contracting, and management of external consultants, including land agents, permitting consultants, and community engagement contractors
• Create and compile documentation, studies, and support efforts to obtain project permits
• Create, update, and maintain project GIS maps, databases, schedules, and trackers
• Support efforts to secure and maintain compliance with transmission and interconnection agreements with utilities and transmission providers
• Coordinate inputs across internal teams to price projects for commercial offtake
• Support the preparation of bids and compliance with contracts with power purchasers, including utilities and commercial & industrial customers
• Manage project meetings by developing agendas, capturing accurate notes and tracking and progressing action items
• Conduct land, market, regulatory, and project-specific research to inform decisions
• Support internal reporting, portfolio tracking, and management updates
• Perform additional duties as required to support successful project execution and team objectives

Job description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 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.

Role Overview:

The Project Development Analyst is an exciting early-career role at the forefront of the utility-scale renewable energy industry, supporting the development of wind, solar, and battery storage projects across their full lifecycle. This fast-paced, collaborative position is embedded within project teams and works closely with experienced development, engineering, legal, finance, and real estate professionals. Analysts support projects from early-stage land acquisition and stakeholder engagement through permitting, interconnection, and preparation for construction. This role is well-suited for highly motivated, detail-oriented individuals seeking hands-on responsibility, exposure to complex infrastructure projects, and strong professional growth opportunities in renewable energy.

Cover letters are strongly encouraged.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the development of large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects from early-stage development through permitting and into construction
• Advance projects through development stage-gates, tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables across an active project portfolio
• Represent the Company in rural project areas by working with landowners, and other stakeholders
• Support the creation, negotiation, amendment, and administration of land agreements, including options, leases, amendments, purchases, easements and crossing agreements
• Process and track land acquisition documents and payments in internal systems
• Coordinate community outreach and stakeholder engagement activities
• Assist with the selection, contracting, and management of external consultants, including land agents, permitting consultants, and community engagement contractors
• Create and compile documentation, studies, and support efforts to obtain project permits
• Create, update, and maintain project GIS maps, databases, schedules, and trackers
• Support efforts to secure and maintain compliance with transmission and interconnection agreements with utilities and transmission providers
• Coordinate inputs across internal teams to price projects for commercial offtake
• Support the preparation of bids and compliance with contracts with power purchasers, including utilities and commercial & industrial customers
• Manage project meetings by developing agendas, capturing accurate notes and tracking and progressing action items
• Conduct land, market, regulatory, and project-specific research to inform decisions
• Support internal reporting, portfolio tracking, and management updates
• Perform additional duties as required to support successful project execution and team objectives

Employment type

Hybrid Schdedule/ Full-time

Travel:

Up to 50%

Behavioral Requirements:

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Ability to work productively with limited supervision

Strong interest in renewable energy

Ability and willingness to travel and work flexible hours to accommodate project needs

Familiarity with wind, solar and battery energy storage project development preferred

Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity

Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability

Physical demands & working conditions:

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment

Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.

Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form

Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds

Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

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.

Need more reasons to apply?

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

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