Renewable Development Associate: Landowner Liaison

Invenergy; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, a leader in North America’s energy infrastructure, seeks an Associate, Renewable Development to advance utility-scale geothermal, solar, storage, and wind projects in California. The role focuses on securing site control, coordinating with landowners, and obtaining permits while evaluating market trends and managing interconnection activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in renewables, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years of work experience in the renewable/clean energy industry or relevant experience
• Strong understanding of the development process of clean and renewable energy projects
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills
• Strong public speaking and personal skills
• Ability to write effective, concise reports
• Valid Driver's License
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Advance existing renewable project developments.
• Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and manage resource assessment processes.
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements, and other agreements with landowners.
• Evaluate and track power market trends.
• Coordinate landowner communication efforts.
• Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

Invenergy, a leader in North America’s energy infrastructure, seeks an Associate, Renewable Development to advance utility-scale geothermal, solar, storage, and wind projects in California. The role focuses on securing site control, coordinating with landowners, and obtaining permits while evaluating market trends and managing interconnection activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in renewables, with strong organizational and communication skills.