Associate, Renewable Development

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate, Renewable Development advances existing wind and solar project developments in the eastern United States, including markets such as NE-ISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO, TVA, and SERC. The role identifies development prospects, assesses markets and resources, secures project site control, evaluates power market trends, and supports permitting, interconnection, budgeting, and scheduling. The Associate also coordinates landowner communications and technical support, and represents Invenergy with customers, landowners, public officials, and other stakeholders. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule: employees work in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits. The role requires a bachelor's degree, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of clean and renewable energy project development. The position is open for applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date and may remain open longer based on business need.

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 interpersonal skills.
Ability to write effective, concise reports.
Valid driver's license.
Eligible to work in the United States without needing 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 in the eastern 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.
Lead efforts to obtain 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.