Senior Associate, Renewable Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate, Development to lead utility-scale energy projects. Responsibilities include project management, land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has a BS or BA, 3-5 years in renewable energy, and strong skills in project management and public speaking. The position offers a competitive salary of $98,000 - $125,000, with bonuses between 20% - 30%.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in renewable and clean energy industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 25-50%.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of individual solar, storage, and/or wind projects.
• Secure site control by negotiating leases and easements.
• Interface with government officials and the public.
• Secure project permits and discretionary approvals.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Public speaking

Networking

Organizational skills

Education

BS or BA from an accredited college program

Job description

Job Description

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.

Position Overview

As a Senior Associate, Development you will be responsible for leading project initiatives required for utility-scale energy projects including wind, solar, storage, natural gas, and transmission. These responsibilities include land acquisition and diligence, project management, permitting and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of individual solar, storage, and/or wind projects in the United States.
• Identify development prospects, including fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners. Work with internal and external SMEs to reduce real estate risk.
• Support generation interconnection activities.
• Interface with government officials, neighbors, and the public to establish positive relationships and effectively communicate project objectives, benefits, and details.
• Secure project permits, tax abatements and other discretionary approvals.
• Coordinate internal and external support from legal, engineering, environmental, interconnection, and construction teams.
• Contribute to financial models and schedule.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 25-50%.
• Valid Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or business degrees preferred.
• Familiarity with energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
• Interest in wind development.
• 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, 401(k), 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.