Associate, Renewable Development

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Invenergy is hiring an Associate, Renewable Development to advance existing wind or solar energy project developments in the eastern United States, including the NE-ISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO, TVA, and SERC regions. The role supports project development from prospect identification and early assessments through site control, permitting, interconnection, budgeting, and scheduling. The Associate represents Invenergy with landowners, customers, public officials, and other stakeholders while coordinating internal and external technical support. The position follows a hybrid schedule: in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits. The stated base pay range is $100,000–$120,000 annually, with a 20%–30% annual bonus. Invenergy also offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Requirements

BS or BA from an accredited college program.
3–5 years of work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant experience.
Strong understanding of the development process for 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.
Working knowledge of energy project development, real estate development, transmission, and power project engineering.

Responsibilities

Advance existing wind or solar energy project developments within the eastern region of the United States, including NE-ISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO, TVA, and SERC.
Identify development prospects through 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 with project budgeting and scheduling.
Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.