Posted 14 days ago
Associate Development
AI Summary
Supports the development of utility-scale wind and solar projects in the SPP region, including site identification, permitting, landowner negotiations, interconnection, and project budgeting.
About this role
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.
Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.
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
Position Overview
As an Associate, Renewable Development you will support the department with the development of utility-scale wind energy projects throughout the United States.
About the Team
Invenergy’s Renewable Development team is responsible for generating new wind and solar opportunities for the company by identifying potential projects and advancing them through the development process. This includes site identification, permitting, resource measurement, establishing interconnection positions and community engagement.
Responsibilities:
Advance existing wind, solar, and BESS energy project developments within the SPP region of the United States (ND, SD, NE, KS, TX).
Assist in preparing project data rooms for construction financing
Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
Evaluate and track power market trends.
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.
Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.
Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
Develop competitive pricing strategies and manage resource assessment processes.
Required Skills:
A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
3-5 years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry.
Denver based role – willingness to travel 25-50%
Valid Driver's license
Preferred Skills:
Engineering or business degrees preferred.
Familiarity with energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
Interest in wind development
A strong understanding of the development process of clean and renewable energy projects.
Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
Strong public speaking and personal skills.
Ability to write effective, concise reports.
Base Pay
$100,000.00 - 120,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 20% - 30%
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.
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