Senior Associate, Development

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Senior Associate, Renewable Development to support utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects across the Midwest. You will advance developments, coordinate landowner relations, and secure permits while leading pricing and interconnection activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in renewable energy, with travel as needed. Base pay ranges from $98,000 to $125,000 annually, plus a 20–30% bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of renewable/clean energy industry experience.
• Valid Driver's License and US work eligibility.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advance existing energy project developments within the Midwest region.
• Identify development prospects, including market assessments and 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 and coordinate landowner communications.
• Lead efforts to obtain certain local, state and/or federal permits.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, and officials.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling; coordinate internal and external technical support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Networking

Leadership

Time management

Accounting skills

Public speaking

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering or Business degree preferred

Job description

## Senior Associate, DevelopmentApplylocations: Chicago, IL: Denver, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R10973Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.**Job Description****Position Overview** As a Senior Associate, Renewable Development you will support the department with the development of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy projects throughout Iowa and the Midwest.**Responsibilities:*** Advance existing energy project developments within the Midwest region.* 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.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree* 5+ years of work experience in the renewable/clean energy industry or relevant experience.* Valid Driver's License* Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.* Ability to travel.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business degrees preferred.* Working knowledge within energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.* A 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.**Base Pay**$98,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30%The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.