Project Development Analyst

EDP Renewables North America; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America in Portland, Oregon seeks an entry-level Project Development Analyst to support development from site identification through permitting and construction. You will work with project managers across wind, solar and battery storage.

This fast-paced role emphasizes GIS mapping, landowner negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with travel up to 65% and strong training opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel).
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in SAP and SQL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and oversee the development of large-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects by creating and updating project maps and databases using GIS tools.
• Represent EDPRNA in the field, negotiating and amending agreements, options, leases, and land sales.
• Engage in community outreach and stakeholder management activities.
• Prepare proposals submitted to power purchasers including utilities, community choice aggregators, and commercial & industrial customers.
• Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Strong Communication

Customer/Partner Relationships

Technology Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field

Tools

SAP

SQL

Job description

What you will do

Role Overview:

Exciting entry-level/early career leadership role at the cutting edge of the renewable energy industry. This is a fast-paced, dynamic position at the center of project management and renewable energy development. The Project Development Analyst works closely with experienced experts in every domain of the utility-scale renewable energy industry (wind, solar, and battery storage). The Project Development Analyst supports the development of projects from early-stage site identification all the way through permitting and construction. The Project Development Analyst is responsible for handling complex tasks and supporting Project Managers on multiple projects. The Project Development Analyst interacts daily with a diversity of internal project teams and external landowners, community stakeholders, and public officials in various project areas. This is a tremendous early-career position for emerging leaders who are seeking professional growth opportunities in the renewable energy industry with numerous training opportunities.

Main responsibilities:

• Identify and oversee the development of large-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects by creating and updating project maps and databases using GIS tools
• Represent EDPRNA in the field, working with Project Managers and landowners to create, negotiate, and amend agreements, options, leases, and land sales
• Engage in community outreach and stakeholder management activities
• Organize and attend educational and networking events
• Conduct land, market, regulatory, and related project research
• Compile documentation, attend meetings, conduct necessary studies, and perform other tasks as needed to obtain permits at the local, state, and federal level
• Assist with efforts to secure critical transmission and interconnection contracts from utilities and transmission providers
• Prepare proposals that are submitted to power purchasers including utilities, community choice aggregators, and commercial & industrial customers
• Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts
• Additional duties as required

Employment type

Work site

Portland, OR

What are we looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• 0 – 3 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel)
• Proficiency in SAP and SQL is preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license

Travel:

up to 65%

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 environmental issues and renewable energy
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
• Familiarity with wind and solar power 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

Application deadline: August 13, 2026