Senior Associate, Renewable Development

Invenergy•Denver, CO

7d•$98,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate, Renewable Development, you will support the development of utility-scale solar, storage, and wind energy projects throughout Colorado and Wyoming. 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.

Requirements

A BS or BA from an accredited college program
3-5 years of work experience in renewable and/or clean energy industry or relevant experience
Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management and accounting skills
Strong communication and personal skills
Ability to write effectively and concisely
Travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time.
Valid drivers license

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
Relevant experience in land, environment, permitting or development

Responsibilities

Advance existing and new solar/wind/storage projects by problem solving and managing budgets, schedules, and financial models.
Identify development prospects and use critical thinking to conduct initial site reconnaissance
Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners. Manage ongoing landowner communications.
Use project management skills to coordinate activities with 3rd Party Consultants for site studies including environmental, topographical, and geotechnical analysis.
Work with cross-functional groups to conduct site assessments, fatal flaw analyses, and other due diligence.
Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities; understand power markets and trends
Develop and implement strategy for attending community meetings and represent Invenergy with customers, landowners, state and local officials, and other stakeholders.
Secure certain local, state and/or federal permits.