Renewable Development Associate: Lead Wind & Solar Projects

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy in Chicago seeks an Associate, Renewable Development to support utility-scale wind and solar project development across the United States.

The role covers prospect identification, site control, pricing strategies, interconnection work, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in renewables, with strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of work experience in renewable/clean energy.
• Understanding of the development process for clean energy projects.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
• Strong public speaking and written/reporting skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Advance wind or solar project developments within the United States region.
• Identify development prospects, market assessments, fatal flaw identification, and site reconnaissance.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and manage resource assessments.
• Secure site control through leases and landowner agreements.
• Evaluate and track power market trends and interconnections.
• Coordinate landowner communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead permits at local/state/federal levels as needed.
• Represent Invenergy with customers, landowners, officials, and stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Assist with project budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Networking

Leadership

Time management

Public speaking

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Job description

Invenergy in Chicago seeks an Associate, Renewable Development to support utility-scale wind and solar project development across the United States.

The role covers prospect identification, site control, pricing strategies, interconnection work, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in renewables, with strong writing and communication skills.