Sr Utility-scale Development Associate

RWE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Senior Utility Scale Development Associate to initiate, develop, and acquire utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects across the US and Canada, with a focus on ERCOT, SPP, and MISO markets. The role drives development in alignment with RWE’s North American strategy and involves cross-functional collaboration with commercial and technical teams.

You will support greenfield development, due diligence, budgeting, interconnection, and tax equity processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years in project development or related power sector roles.
• Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Proven track record handling complex infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of energy markets, interconnection, permitting, environmental, and project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support greenfield development of utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects.
• Assist more experienced developers on project workstreams when needed.
• Identify locations with strong financial attractiveness in collaboration with commercial/technical teams.
• Help create and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Assist due diligence for project acquisitions with M&A team.
• Prepare management presentations and support internal approvals.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder coordination

Multi-tasking

MS Office & Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related fields

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Development

Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Utility Scale Development Associate at RWE Americas is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada. The Development group in the south focuses on ERCOT, SPP and the MISO markets. The development manager will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE’s strategy in North America.

Responsibilities

• Support the greenfielding and development of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects; including site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing
• As required, assist more experienced developers working on specific project workstreams
• Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams
• Support the creation and maintenance of project budgets and schedules
• Support the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team
• Support the preparation of management presentation as well as internal approval processes

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields. Advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience specific to project development or adjacent areas within the power sector is an advantage (e.g. market analysis, transmission & interconnection, PPA marketing, electrical engineering, environmental analysis, M&A…)
• Structured and organized, able to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and work ethic
• Proven track record of managing complex projects in the infrastructure space
• Strong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, construction management
• Exceptional project management skills
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.