Director, Project Development - ERCOT

Origis Energy•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Origis Energy Team! Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining Zero SM . As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL. The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders: Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation. Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals? Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis? Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor. Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect. Position Description Origis Energy is looking for an experienced Director Project Development for ERCOT to join our growing, experienced project development team with the main objective of providing ERCOT market intelligence, executing on existing near-term projects, driving additional pipeline growth and project successes in both utility scale solar and energy storage. A deep knowledge of the ERCOT market is a must. In addition, the following is required: comfort and experience with being the face of the company at development and/or customer meetings, solar siting and land acquisition, an intimate knowledge of the ERCOT transmission system, grid analysis, Federal, State & Local project permitting, interconnection study process, a technical understanding of solar + storage projects, consultant management, wholesale market/RTO market operations. The position of Director Project Development will report to a Vice President or Senior Vice President, Project Development and is a regular, full-time position eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Requirements

A deep knowledge of the ERCOT market is a must.
Comfort and experience with being the face of the company at development and/or customer meetings.
Solar siting and land acquisition.
An intimate knowledge of the ERCOT transmission system.
Grid analysis.
Federal, State & Local project permitting.
Interconnection study process.
A technical understanding of solar + storage projects.
Consultant management.
Wholesale market/RTO market operations.
Detail-oriented, highly organized
Strategic thinker
Creativity in problem solving
Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines and budgets
Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team
Have exceptional communication skills

Nice To Haves

BS and/or BA, MBA preferred
6-10+ years of increasingly progressive development / origination / solar finance experience
Familiarity with development tools and value drivers including knowledge of: solar resource and PV Syst outputs, constrained project layouts, interconnection studies, permit studies, and financial model impacts
Broad knowledge of the full spectrum of solar development
Experience assembling teams and lead managing project development consultants
Familiarity and comfort in landowner negotiations
Experience with interconnection from application through LGIA finalization
Experience in public presentations and guiding 3rd party development relations
Preparation of project critical path analyses and recommendations
Experience with reviewing and providing inputs for financial models
Experience and deep understanding of the U.S. utility scale solar and energy storage markets

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other teams to develop and execute on annual goals for execution of existing projects, developing existing projects and siting new projects.
Work on a daily basis with the land and transmission teams to acquire new projects in EROCT and process new and existing interconnection applications.
Lead and manage all aspects of project permitting and guide projects through LGIA Execution
Evaluate transmission grids and land constraints to make comprehensive presentations to management on ideal locations for new projects, ultimately securing selected sites
Work with early-stage interconnection team to assist with applications
Form comprehensive project teams using Origis Tier 1 consultants to conduct early-stage risk analysis and execute development stage permitting
Deploy experience with lead managing or assisting in PPA negotiations and manage customer relations during development
Organize and share development documentation with Origis Investment, Finance and Construction teams to assure project success and profitability
Manage vendors and project budgets through SAP system