Senior Business Developer - Energy Development

Iberdrola; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 143,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses & PTO

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AVANGRID POWER, LLC is seeking a Senior Business Developer to grow and manage a portfolio of renewable energy opportunities in the Northwestern U.S. You will analyze markets, develop proposals, and lead strategy from feasibility to promotion.

The role requires evaluating investment opportunities, coordinating with internal teams, and guiding project development budgets and schedules to meet long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years in energy project development or real estate acquisitions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time in the Northwest U.S.
• Proven contract negotiation and project management experience.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage site development of wind, solar and energy storage projects including site control and permitting.
• Assist project acquisitions with due diligence and purchase/sale negotiations.
• Serve as a key contact for project stakeholders (landowners, officials).
• Identify new business opportunities and coordinate with internal technical teams.
• Develop proposals, feasibility studies, and investment analyses.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Windows-based software (Word, Excel)

Job description

Location: Portland, OR - Northwestern region

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience ranging from:

• $143,000- $168,400 DOE

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities


• Generous performance‑based Bonuses & PTO


• 12% 401(k) match


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Job Summary

The Senior Business Developer will develop and maintain a portfolio of business opportunities including Greenfield development and acquisition of wind, energy storage, and solar power generating facilities in the Northwestern U.S.A. The Senior Developer analyzes and evaluates local business opportunities within existing renewable markets and businesses and develops new market initiatives. Develops proposals, including feasibility studies, investment analysis and financial planning to promote business opportunities. Leads the project portfolio before it is moved to the promotion phase. Plans and executes strategies to meet long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and/or manage site development of wind, solar and energy storage projects including establishment of site control, permitting of project sites, and management of community relations.


• Support project acquisition efforts including due diligence on potential acquisitions and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements.


• Be a key point of contact for project stakeholders, including landowners and local county officials.


• Identify new business opportunities and work with internal technical support teams.


• Adhere to effective internal controls, including providing project development budgets, schedules, and other updates as required by senior management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a directly related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 5+ years’ experience in energy project development or real estate acquisitions.


• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within the Northwest U.S., and to other U.S. sites and locations as directed.


• Proven experience in contract negotiation and project management.


• Proficiency in Windows based business software applications, including Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or directly related field.


• Experience in wind, solar power and energy storage development.


• Experience in project management.

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement


• Initiative & Change


• Focused on Results


• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)


• Communication


• Collaboration


• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

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Company:

AVANGRID POWER, LLC

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date:

October-23-2026