Energy Infrastructure Project Developer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Project leadership experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Energy Infrastructure Project Developer to join its fully remote team. You will identify, evaluate, and secure opportunities for renewable energy and grid modernization projects, conducting market research, building business cases, and engaging with landowners, regulators, and partners.

You will drive project development from inception toward financial close, coordinating with stakeholders and leveraging agile methods to deliver sustainable energy solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of energy/infrastructure project development experience.
• Proven track record in developing energy projects to completion.
• Strong knowledge of energy market, regulation, and project finance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential sites and opportunities for new energy infrastructure projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, market analysis, and financial modeling for project development.
• Negotiate land leases, permits, and interconnection agreements.
• Develop and present comprehensive business cases to secure project approvals and financing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, community leaders, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage the early-stage development process, working towards financial close and project initiation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and strategic Energy Infrastructure Project Developer to join their fully remote team. This role is instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and securing new opportunities for energy infrastructure projects, particularly in the renewable energy and grid modernization space. You will conduct market research, build business cases, and engage with key stakeholders, including landowners, regulatory bodies, and potential partners. This fully remote position empowers you to drive project success from anywhere, contributing significantly to the expansion of sustainable energy solutions while working within a collaborative and agile development framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential sites and opportunities for new energy infrastructure projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, market analysis, and financial modeling for project development.
• Negotiate land leases, permits, and interconnection agreements.
• Develop and present comprehensive business cases to secure project approvals and financing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, community leaders, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage the early-stage development process, working towards financial close and project initiation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project development , particularly in the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and bringing energy projects to fruition.
• Strong understanding of the energy market, regulatory landscape, and project finance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple development opportunities in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive project success bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with location flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and project leadership.
• Exposure to diverse and impactful energy infrastructure projects.