Project Development Coordinator

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Project Development Coordinator to advance solar, wind, and battery projects with a focus on repowering wind assets across North America. You will support teams by coordinating activities across Legal, Accounting, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations, ensuring projects move forward efficiently.

The role offers hands-on exposure to the full project development lifecycle in a leading clean energy company and requires strong organization, proactivity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 0–2 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or related industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, OneNote).
• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflows between development team and Legal, Accounting, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and other departments.
• Research, organize and track project permitting requirements and support permit submittals.
• Support landowner and community outreach efforts and events.
• Obtain and review property owner agreements from Legal Department.
• Input data into internal software and maintain training materials for development team.
• Assist with SAP and other internal software processes and cross‑functional training.

Skills

MS Office

ArcGIS

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Communications, Public Affairs or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

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.

General Description

The Project Development Coordinator plays a key role in advancing our solar, wind, and battery projects with a focus on repowering our wind portfolio across EDPR’s operating portfolio throughout North America. This position supports project teams by driving organization, coordination and execution across a wide range of development activities. The Coordinator will work closely with internal stake holders, including Legal, Accounting, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations, as well as external partners such as landowners and community stakeholders to help keep projects moving forward efficiently and effectively.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to launch a career in the renewable energy industry. The role offers hands‑on exposure to the full project development lifecycle while building a strong foundation in utility‑scale renewable energy. Ideal candidates are highly organized, proactive, and eager to learn the complex processes that drive one of North America's largest and most successful renewable energy companies. The Project Development Coordinator will gain unparalleled insight into the development of innovative repowering and hybridization projects while contributing to the continued growth of a clean energy future.

This role provides a unique entry point into the renewable energy industry, offering significant opportunities for professional development, cross‑functional collaboration, and career advancement within a leading clean energy company.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate workflows between the development team with legal, accounting, engineering, procurement, operations, and other departments
• Research, organize and track project permitting requirements, and support permit application submittals and permit requirements
• Support landowner and community outreach efforts and events
• Request and obtain property owner legal agreements such as option, lease, and easement agreements from the legal department
• Proofread legal agreements to ensure accuracy prior to mailing agreements to landowners
• Identify, organize, file, and share property owner documentation across internal departments including for payment processing
• Support GIS mapping efforts including quality checks for land map accuracy
• Efficiently collect information using customer and land management systems
• Answer inquiries from landowners at operating projects
• Obtain Service Agreements from the legal department
• Obtain Purchase Orders through the procurement team and track vendor payments
• Develop and maintain training manuals and programs for the development team to navigate internal administrative processes
• Conduct trainings with the development department for land property management, SAP, and other software and company processes
• Work with Corporate Service Department to improve the procurement to payment process and other administrative processes
• Accurately and efficiently input landowner, stakeholder and project data into internal software programs
• Additional duties as required

Employment type

Work site

What are we looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Communications, Public Affairs or a related field
• 0 – 2 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (particularly Teams, Outlook, and OneNote)
• Basic knowledge of Arc GIS preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license required

Travel:

Up to 30%

Behavioral Requirements:

• High attention to details
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision
• Familiarity with wind and solar power project development preferred
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule 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
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

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. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).