Sr Utility-scale Development Associate

RWE AG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) match

FSAs

Education assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC invites experienced professionals to join as Senior Utility Scale Development Associate in the US and Canada, focusing on initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects. The role emphasizes strong collaboration with commercial and technical teams across ERCOT, SPP, and MISO markets, managing multiple projects and complex workflows.

The position requires a STEM or related degree with 3+ years in power-sector development, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business/economics, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project development or related power-sector roles.
• Structured and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proven track record managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of energy markets, interconnection, permitting, environmental compliance, project engineering, and construction management.
• Exceptional project-management skills.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn about the company and the renewables space.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support greenfield development of utility-scale projects, including site due diligence, land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing.
• Assist senior developers on specific project workstreams as required.
• Identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams based on financial attractiveness.
• Create and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Conduct due diligence of project acquisitions with RWE’s M&A team.
• Prepare management presentations and support internal approval processes.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

Senior Utility Scale Development Associate

Position: Full‑time, permanent, start date as soon as possible.

The Senior Utility Scale Development Associate is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility‑scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada, primarily in the ERCOT, SPP, and MISO markets.

Responsibilities

• Support greenfield development of utility‑scale projects, including site due diligence, land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre‑construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing.


• Assist senior developers on specific project workstreams as required.


• Identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams based on financial attractiveness.


• Create and maintain project budgets and schedules.


• Conduct due diligence of project acquisitions with RWE’s M&A team.


• Prepare management presentations and support internal approval processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business/economics, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in project development or related power‑sector roles (e.g., market analysis, transmission & interconnection, PPA marketing, electrical engineering, environmental analysis, M&A).


• Structured and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Strong problem‑solving, interpersonal, and attention‑to‑detail skills.


• Proven track record managing complex infrastructure projects.


• Deep knowledge of energy markets, prospecting, real‑estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental compliance, project engineering, and construction management.


• Exceptional project‑management skills.


• Demonstrated eagerness to learn about the company and the renewables space.


• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.


• 401(k) match and Flexible Spending Accounts.


• Employee Assistance Program and Education Assistance.


• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and short‑term incentives.


• Competitive salary.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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.