Manager, Development (East Region)

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

1d•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. About the Team Invenergy’s Renewable Development team is responsible for generating new wind, solar, and storage opportunities for the company by identifying potential projects and advancing them through the development process. This includes site identification, permitting, resource measurement, establishing interconnection positions and community engagement. Position Overview As a Manager, Renewable Development, you will manage the development of utility-scale solar and wind energy projects throughout the United States. This position will be in our Chicago headquarters. Curious what a day in the life of a developer looks like? Watch here to learn more!

Requirements

A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
6+ years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant work experience.
A valid driver's license
Travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Business or Engineer, Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus
Ability to manage the development and strategic process for wind and/or solar energy projects.
Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
Strong public speaking and personal skills.
Ability to write effective, concise reports.
Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
Several years of experience in similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage wind and/or solar projects within the United States
Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project
Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives
Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance
Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners. Coordinate landowner communication efforts.
Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits
Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.
Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
Oversee project design.
Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.