Senior Associate, Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a candidate to advance energy project developments across the Midwest from its Chicago base. You will engage with landowners, secure leases and permits, and help shape competitive pricing while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in renewable energy, with travel, a valid driver’s license, and US work eligibility. Invenergy offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of renewable/clean energy experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Advance energy project developments in the Midwest.
• Identify development prospects and conduct site reconnaissance.
• Develop pricing strategies and manage resource assessment.
• Secure site control via leases and land agreements.
• Coordinate landowner communications.
• Lead permit processes at local/state/federal level.
• Represent Invenergy with stakeholders.
• Assist budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks within budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project development

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering or Business Degree

Job description

Overview

Invenergy 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.

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 and Benefits

$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.