Sr Utility-scale Development Associate

RWE

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of project development experience or related work in the power sector is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, with a strong ability to handle complex projects.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects from inception to pre-construction.
  • Assist experienced developers in various project workstreams as needed.
  • Identify financially attractive project locations in collaboration with commercial and technical teams.
  • Help create and manage project budgets and timelines.
  • Contribute to due diligence for project acquisitions alongside the M&A team.
  • Prepare management presentations and participate in internal approval processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with matching contributions for retirement savings.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for pre-tax savings.
  • Education Assistance for continuous learning and development.
  • Generous parental leave policy and paid time off including holidays.
Full 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 roles 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.

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