Development Analyst

Grid United • Houston, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

At Grid United, the Development team serves as “quarterbacks” of the transmission projects by coordinating with internal and external subject matter experts, ensuring alignment across the team, and shaping project strategy. As detailed in the Qualifications section below, this role requires well-rounded candidates who can understand the technical aspects of their projects and also communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. The Development team also leads all community engagement; therefore, this role requires frequent travel to the project areas. The role will be based in Houston but will include regular travel to the project areas. This role reports to a Development Director. Please apply if you possess 70% or more of the required skills described below.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college program. Advanced degrees are helpful but not required.
• 1-3 years work experience for Analyst or 4+ years for Associate with a strong track record of success; preferred experience in clean energy, pipeline, or transmission line development sectors. We are very open to candidates with Peace Corps, veteran, or other public service experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task efficiently with constant regard for accuracy and quality.
• Articulate speaker with the ability to lead public presentations.
• Strong writing skills, including both technical and persuasive writing.
• Ability to read and digest large amounts of information rapidly.
• Deep curiosity for all functional areas of development including commercialization, engineering, land acquisition, public outreach, and US state and federal regulations.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and uncertainty, and project changes.
• Strong computer and data management skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, nonhierarchical organization.
• Familiarity and basic proficiency with professional GIS systems and maps.
• Proactive and open to embracing new challenges.
• Positive, professional, and energetic team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of diverse experts to understand the drivers of a well-located transmission project (e.g. market drivers, policy, environmental constraints, etc.).
• Spend approximately 30% of your time traveling to the project region. Frequency of travel will vary depending on each project’s needs.
• Support discussions with utility customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.
• Gain trust and understanding to explain benefits of projects to host communities.
• Assist efforts to obtain local, state and Federal approvals.
• Manage project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage and engage with internal and external support/team members (e.g. communication experts, permitting experts, etc.).
• Manage internal and external reporting and processes supporting project development
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Be exemplars of the Grid United values of humility, tenacity, ingenuity and grace
• Build, maintain and value broad and deep stakeholder relationships and have a personal commitment to making a difference in the community
• Proactively work with stakeholders to solve problems in a calm and no blame way

Benefits

• Grid United offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a competitive base salary and bonus incentive plan, long term incentive plan, health benefits, 401(k), and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level