Associate, Renewable Development

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

2d•$85,000 - $103,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Position Overview As an Associate, Renewable Development you will support the East Region development team with the development of utility-scale wind energy projects throughout the eastern United States.

Requirements

A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
3-5 years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant experience.
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.
Valid Driver's License
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business preferred.
Working knowledge of energy project development, real estate development, transmission, and power project engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Advance existing wind or solar energy project developments within the eastern region of the United States (NE-ISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO, TVA, and SERC).
Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
Develop competitive pricing strategies and manage resource assessment processes.
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.