Senior Director, Utility-Scale Development Central Region

RWE AG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading player in the renewable energy sector as a Senior Director for Utility-Scale Development. In this pivotal role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects, guiding them from inception to construction. Your expertise in project management, coupled with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, will be crucial in driving project success and optimizing competitiveness. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of renewable energy in North America, working alongside a talented team dedicated to innovation and sustainability. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 12+ years in renewable energy infrastructure with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of energy markets and project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects.
• Lead project strategy and oversee full project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Location(s):

Chicago, IL, US, 60654

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Utility-scale Development team at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada. The Senior Director, Utility-Scale Development will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North America.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of construction. Lead the team of developers assigned to such portfolio of projects.
• Set the development strategy in the assigned geographies. Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams.
• Support more junior developers and steer the projects in the portfolio over the full lifecycle, working with a strong backbone of internal subject matter experts and external consultants. This includes site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing.
• Drive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial levers.
• Lead the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team.
• Prepare management presentation and drive internal approval processes.
• Manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects.
• Actively participate in the strategy for the region and internal improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields required.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 12 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing large energy projects across the development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, construction management.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships.
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds.
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable.
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts.

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $min - $max. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

Any questions? Contact HR: [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.