Associate Wind Developer

AES US•Louisville, NY

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in the global energy revolution, operating in 14 countries and committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is dedicated to its people and groundbreaking ideas. AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. Committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, AES offers innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers to drive global decarbonization. This role is within the US Renewables & Power project development group, focusing on leading project development within the Eastern Wind Development region, specifically supporting wind projects in NYISO and PJM service areas. The position may be hybrid, with a preference for candidates located near AES’ New York, NY or Louisville, CO office. The role requires the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and travel as needed.

Requirements

Ideally 2-4 years of project development experience in renewable energy development, real estate development, infrastructure, or a closely related field.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in renewable energy, urban planning, logistics, finance, business, engineering, project/construction management or related field.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working directly with landowners, external stakeholders, or similarly relationship-driven counterparts.
Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and real estate.
Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision.
Willingness and ability to travel 30% on average but more as required by projects.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Oversight and coordination of site identification and prospecting, land acquisition, project permitting, site studies, interconnection, engineering, pre-construction and overall due diligence.
Development of budget and scheduling.
Due diligence review of potential project acquisitions and ensuring projects successfully reach construction commencement.
Collaborate closely with lead project developers and SME teams to understand all development activities, build project consensus and execute project strategy.
Manage external stakeholders and internal partners, and presents AES’s position clearly in both internal and external meetings, showing full ownership of outcomes.
Strive toward a deep understanding of all development activities and the interplay between each to guarantee successful project delivery.
Own day-to-day landowner relationships across eastern wind development projects, particularly in New York.
Serve as a primary point of contact for landowners, responsible for maintaining trust, responsiveness, and continuity throughout development.
Lead and execute lease negotiations, extensions, and amendments, in coordination with land, legal, and project leadership.
Develop and deliver consistent, professional project status updates for landowners and local stakeholders.
Independently manage landowner communications, track commitments, and resolve routine issues while escalating higher-risk matters as appropriate.
Coordinate landowner meetings, site visits, and outreach efforts, representing AES professionally in external engagements.
Maintain ownership of defined development workstreams, with responsibility for advancing tasks from assignment through completion.
Support development activities including environmental studies, surveys, permitting coordination, real estate diligence, and documentation.
Track and manage development schedules, milestones, and risks within assigned scopes.
Coordinate with internal teams including land acquisition, permitting, real estate, interconnection, engineering, external affairs, finance, and legal.
Participate actively in internal and external project meetings, contributing to problem solving and execution strategy.
Support internal reporting, pipeline tracking, and project documentation with accuracy and accountability.