Senior Manager, Renewable Development

Invenergy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy in Denver seeks a Senior Manager, Renewable Development to manage utility-scale solar, energy storage, and wind projects in the Southwestern US, with a base in Denver or Portland office.

You will lead development activities across early to late stages, secure site control, coordinate permits, manage interconnection, and align projects with company strategy while building relationships with landowners and officials. This role requires travel and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in renewable energy or related field.
• Willingness to travel 25–40% of the time and valid driver's license.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.
• Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Southwest.
• Lead development activities across early to late stages of projects.
• Align projects with long-term strategy and initiatives.
• Secure site control through leases and landowner agreements.
• Coordinate landowner communication and permits at local, state, and federal levels.
• Represent Invenergy with customers, landowners, and officials.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Oversee project design, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Coordinate internal and external technical support.
• Travel to sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Networking

Public speaking

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

MBA preferred

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.

Job Description

As a Senior Manager, Renewable Development, you will manage the development of utility-scale solar, energy storage, and wind energy projects in the Southwestern United States. This position will be in our Portland or Denver offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage wind, solar, and/or energy storage projects in Nevada, Utah, and/or Arizona Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project.
• Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
• 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.
• Oversee project design.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 5+ years' work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant experience
• Travel as needed, anticipated 25% - 40% of the time Valid driver’s license
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Preferred Skills
• Bachelor’s in business or Engineer, master’s degree or MBA is a plus Ability to manage the development and strategic process for wind and/or solar energy projects.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership time management, and accounting skills. Strong public speaking and personal skills.
• Ability to write effective, concise reports.
• Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.

Base Pay

$150,000.00 - 190,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 25% - 40%

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.