Senior Associate, Renewable Project Development

Clearway Energy Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Senior Associate, Project Development to help lead the development of solar, wind, and storage projects across the West region. The role interfaces with Business Development, Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, and Construction teams through the full project lifecycle, from origination to commissioning.

Candidates should have 4+ years of renewable energy development experience, strong permitting knowledge, and ability to travel >25% within the Western

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field is required.
• Understanding and ability to navigate complex permitting pathways for energy projects in the western United States.
• Ability to travel as required to projects within Clearway’s West Region (>25%).
• Minimum of 4 years of applicable experience in renewable energy project development in the U.S., with full life-cycle experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support development of complex large-scale renewable energy projects from siting through to construction.
• Identify and implement development approaches that reduce permitting risks or create project value.
• Support due diligence on development-stage projects and portfolio acquisitions.

Skills

Project development

Siting and permitting

Stakeholder management

Land acquisition

Financial diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or related field

Job description

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Senior Associate, Project Development to help lead the development of solar, wind, and storage projects across the West region. The role interfaces with Business Development, Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, and Construction teams through the full project lifecycle, from origination to commissioning.

Candidates should have 4+ years of renewable energy development experience, strong permitting knowledge, and ability to travel >25% within the Western