Director of Development for Energy Storage (BESS)

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. This position is critical for Deriva Energy to realize ambitious growth aspirations. We are seeking a highly motivated individual, with an entrepreneurial mindset. This role can be located at the Deriva Headquarters office in Charlotte, NC. Remote option for the right qualified candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or other related discipline
Eight (8) or more years of experience
In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND 13 years or more years of related work experience
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or similar field
One (1) or more years of experience managing direct reports
Five (5) or more years of experience in utility-scale energy storage development
Extensive knowledge of wholesale electricity markets, interconnection process, real estate contracts, tax abatements and renewable energy technologies & policy incentives
Deep understanding of energy storage technology, business models, and complex offtake contracts
Excellent problem-solving skills, optimistic self-starter
Financial and business acumen, business strategy, executive level presentation
Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting
Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities
Ability to take ownership over tasks and work proactively
Excellent communication, project management and team-building skills
Experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead a team to develop, manage, and execute a pipeline of competitive, customer-centric project investment opportunities
Succeed in a fast paced, dynamic, competitive marketplace
Strong understanding of project drivers & competition to deliver project investment opportunities
Commercial understanding of value and risk drivers related to project technical aspects (interconnection, resource, constructability, design, etc.)
Ability to effectively negotiate commercial terms with counterparties to maximize value to The Company in a professional and ethical manner
Identify strategic business opportunities
Mitigate risk and successfully structure projects through complementary project contracts
Perform risk assessments, business impact analyses and strategy selection
Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine project impacts
Strong understanding of financial drivers
Bring strong customer focus & understanding of customer needs
Work closely with the customer at all levels of the organization (C-Level executives to procurement personnel)
Understand customer needs and structure specific business solutions
Lead energy storage development on mid to late-stage pipeline
Create and manage development budget, prudently spending company resources to create investment opportunities
Identify opportunities to prudently advance project while minimizing risk
Manage project team members and work effectively with technical subject matter experts
Work across functional areas to foster collaboration and cooperation to achieve shared goals
Provide direction to internal stakeholders such as, engineering, environmental, underwriting, operations, treasury, risk, tax, finance, accounting, insurance, corporate communications, etc. to achieve project goals
Support the finance, construction, and operations teams to achieve successful project outcomes
Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with external stakeholders including customers, project partners, local officials, community members, landowners, transmission owners, environmental agencies, regulatory bodies, etc.
Travel required to meet with key stakeholders
Spearhead project approvals
Prepare and participate in required transaction approval documentation and presentations for senior management approval and deal closure
Interact with senior management for reporting, strategy development and execution planning