Development Manager

AES•Louisville, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is actively shaping the future of energy by leading the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to innovation and collaboration, earning recognition 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 proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. The company is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050 through innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. This role is an opportunity to be part of a company that is driving change and building a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any field), Sustainable Energy/Engineering or a related field
Three (3) years of experience in any occupation involving Wind and Renewable Development Experience or a related field
Three (3) years of experience in: Renewable energy technologies, and particularly wind, project development, utilities, interconnection procedures, permitting, commercial contracting and market basis
Understand and manage renewable and wind projects development budgets, activities, life cycle spend schedules, securities and key milestones
Key renewable project financial drivers and financial models, including familiarity with project economics (Capex, Opex, Financial indicators, IRR, DCF, Project Life vs Contract Life returns Market Basis) key interdependence and risk/reward decision making reflected in the ability to communicate and recommend project related business decisions
Ability to review Real Estate documentation, review surveys, title reports, title issues and other relevant documentation, good knowledge of real estate property agreements including leases, easements, purchase options, accommodation agreements
Ability to manage day-to-day activities of multiple projects (a portfolio) under development including, Land Control, Environmental, Engineering and Design, Commercial, Procurement and others while understanding key Development, Construction and other Project Milestones interdependencies, durations, risks and possible mitigations
Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, ArcPro, Google Earth Pro, edit review and conduct GIS analysis understanding key wind project constraints, buildable area definition, and resulting project decisions
Mergers and Acquisitions transactions in the Renewable and Wind Energy Development industry, understand key transaction risks/upsides from the development perspective, including potential red flag analysis, economics, and overall fit to the company’s portfolio

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of project development from early-stage prospecting to Notice to Proceed
Own and define the project development timelines and budgets
Navigate and secure local, state, and/or federal land use permits / processes commonly associated with wind development
Manage internal and external stakeholders, including environmental, legal, and technical subject matter experts, manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget
Identify and mitigate key risks to maximize project viability while understanding key financial drivers of the project to ensure profitability
Procure interconnection and transmission rights for power generation projects
Support greenfield wind development prospecting efforts
Negotiate real estate including site control and real estate agreements, accommodation agreements, non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, development services agreements, SNDAs and others
Support Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence of wind projects and support financing transaction due diligence
Successfully negotiate new tax abatement agreements and host-community agreements with local municipalities, when applicable
Assist with permitting and environmental compliance throughout the construction and operation of projects
Act as a representative for AES Clean Energy in meetings with the community, elected officials, and regulators