Renewables Project Developer / Energy Storage Development Associate - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting LLC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy firm as a Project Developer, focusing on utility-scale energy storage projects. This fully remote role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team on groundbreaking initiatives that aim to expand renewable infrastructure across the United States. You'll engage in land negotiations, project siting, and collaborate with local stakeholders to drive project success. With a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and a transparent leadership team, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in renewable energy, energy storage, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with real estate transactions and project contracts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and site land opportunities for renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate site control agreements with landowners.
• Support development activities for utility-scale projects.

Skills

Renewable Energy Project Development

Land Negotiation

Real Estate Transactions

Project Siting and Permitting

Energy Storage Systems

Communication Skills

Job description

Renewables Project Developer / Energy Storage Development Associate - REMOTE

Full time | ThinkBAC Consulting | United States

Posted On 09/21/2024

Job Information

Work Experience: 4-5 years

Energy and Utilities

City: Portland

State/Province: Oregon

Zip Code: 97222

Job Description

Project Developer / Development Associate - Renewables & Energy Storage

Location: FULLY REMOTE

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently expanding their Project Development Team across the United States. The current forecast is for 3 Project Development Associates based on a regional strategy (West...Central...East).

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of the renewable energy project development life-cycle and specific experience researching/identifying land opportunities that may make for ideal development sites. Another key aspect of the role will be handling the negotiations/agreements that take place with landowners as well as other key stakeholders (local governments, economic development entities, utilities, etc.) involved in the acquisition and development of the land. Any experience with land permitting is a HUGE plus.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Renewables Project Developer / Project Development Associate will identify, research, prospect, and site land opportunities for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects through collaborative community efforts with land-owners.
• The Renewables Project Developer / Project Development Associate will work on all initiatives related to site acquisition, financing, and development of utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy projects including initiating as well as responding to RFPs (request for proposals).
• The Renewables Project Developer / Project Development Associate will negotiate with landowners on site control agreements for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects.
• The Renewables Project Developer / Project Development Associate will support development activities for both new and ongoing utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects in the company's portfolio with an emphasis on tax abatement, permitting, and environmental compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5+ years of utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, battery storage, LNG, and/or natural gas experience working with IPPs / Developers / Owners.
• MUST have a breadth of hands-on experience with real estate transactions and contracts for projects with developers in the renewables, natural gas, LNG, or energy storage space.
• Solid understanding of the RFP / RFI process as it relates to project development initiatives.
• Well-versed in project siting, permitting, prospecting, and other due diligence initiatives for utility-scale renewable (solar, wind, battery storage) projects.
• Hands-on experience utilizing site prospecting, land negotiations, and support of project financing initiatives.
• Any exposure or project experience with energy storage, battery storage, or solar + storage is a HUGE PLUS.
• Strong communication skills are a MUST and needed to be efficient in this role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team-oriented environment.