Manager, Development (East Region)

Invenergy • Chicago, IL

2d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Renewable Development will manage the development of utility-scale solar and wind energy projects throughout the United States. The position is based at Invenergy’s Chicago headquarters. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

Invenergy’s Renewable Development team generates new wind, solar, and storage opportunities by identifying potential projects and advancing them through development. Activities include site identification, permitting, resource measurement, establishing interconnection positions, and community engagement.

Requirements

• BS or BA from an accredited college program.
• At least 6 years of work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel as needed, anticipated at 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 degree in Business or Engineering; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Ability to manage the development and strategic process for BESS, wind, and/or solar energy projects.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write effective, concise reports.
• Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission, and power project engineering.
• Several years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage wind and/or solar projects within the United States.
• Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late project stages.
• Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives.
• Identify development prospects, including through 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 with project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Eligibility to participate in bonus programs designed to reward individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

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