Project Developer

East Point Energy•Charlottesville, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future. East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for. Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, & collaborative) here . Title: Project Developer The Project Developer is responsible for developing energy storage projects and managing the project team.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of technical understanding - written, verbal, and non-verbal
Public speaking
Development risk identification and assessment
Proficiency with project management software, customer relationship management software, and GIS preferred
Must be able to walk unassisted over uneven ground and stand for prolonged periods of time
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive to off-site locations as needed
4-year university degree, BS or BA
1-2 years of experience preferred; exceptional entry level candidates will be considered

Nice To Haves

Passion for energy development and the environment
Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
Team player and leader with a proactive attitude and collaborative disposition
Organized, attention to detail
Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
Strong sense of integrity and accountability

Responsibilities

Prospecting and researching target areas
Negotiating and securing site control and managing landowner relationships
Securing discretionary and understanding ministerial permitting
Negotiating and securing tax abatements
Identifying and resolving title issues
Coordinating with Business Development in understanding the business case and securing project-level revenue
Monitoring and participating in regulatory and legislative policy initiatives
Leading interdisciplinary project teams by working independently and with outside parties such as permit officers, fire departments, SMEs, vendors, contractors, etc.
Working with project teams to determine appropriate project schedule and forecast costs to support project activities
Coordinating with other departments regarding late-stage development activities and project handoff to EPC and/or Asset Management teams
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives for the project development team to maintain and iterate upon existing tools and processes
Support key project financial decisions around project funding as well as M&A opportunities
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned