Senior Renewable Development Manager: Wind, Solar & Storage

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a senior project developer to advance wind, solar, and storage portfolios in the eastern U.S. The role leads development activities, secures site control, and coordinates permits while aligning with the company's long-term strategy.

Candidates should hold a BS/BA, 6+ years in renewables, and be willing to travel 25-50%. Base pay ranges $120k-$160k plus a 25-40% bonus; Invenergy emphasizes comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• BS/BA from an accredited college program.
• 6+ years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant work experience.
• A valid driver's license
• Travel as needed, anticipated 25 - 50% of the time
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage the advancement of a portfolio of wind, solar, and/or storage projects within the eastern United States.
• 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.
• Identify project risks and recommend solutions.
• Oversee project design.
• Lead project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.
• Manages contractors and/or direct reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Budgeting

Education

BS/BA from an accredited college program

Bachelor’s in Business or Engineer; Master’s or MBA is a plus

Job description

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a senior project developer to advance wind, solar, and storage portfolios in the eastern U.S. The role leads development activities, secures site control, and coordinates permits while aligning with the company's long-term strategy.

Candidates should hold a BS/BA, 6+ years in renewables, and be willing to travel 25-50%. Base pay ranges $120k-$160k plus a 25-40% bonus; Invenergy emphasizes comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity.