Project Development Lead Expert

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Development Lead Expert is responsible for the development of utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects, from the project identification stage through start of construction and financial closing. The Project Development Lead Expert may also be engaged in strategic decision making related to the region’s pipeline and involved in analyzing development assets for EDPR acquisition. Additionally, this role may be responsible for overseeing development staff and will be expected to provide ongoing leadership and training of team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in the energy industry including successful development through construction and financial closing of one or more renewable energy projects.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind and solar energy, including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate complex analysis and projects across multiple departments
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy
• Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally, by plane and by car and with short notice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate the effective transition of the project from the development phase to the construction phase
• Select, hire and directly supervise/manage 3rd party consultants to perform land, environmental, resource measurement, permitting, legal, outreach/government affairs work on behalf of the Company
• Responsible for local state, federal, and regional permitting of wind and solar farms; including local agreements that address tax abatement, Road Use and Decommissioning
• Obtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects
• Oversee the preparation of proposals that are submitted to utility-scale commercial opportunities and participate in build-transfer and power purchase agreement negotiations
• Identify prospective projects with suitable wind/solar resource, electric transmission access, and site characteristics
• Identify potential projects for acquisition; lead due diligence efforts for potential acquisition assets
• Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including elected officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and community leaders, to support project development
• Participate in policy outreach efforts to government officials regarding renewable energy industry issues
• Monitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third parties and participate in interconnection agreement negotiations
• Support the financial analysis and modeling of the project
• Manage project level expenditures and invoice processing
• Develop project budgets and bear responsibility for the management of project budgets through the development process, including entering into contracts within specified amounts
• Coordinate and provide priorities to internal resources, such as the Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis and Energy Assessment teams
• Execute land lease agreements on behalf of the Company within specified amounts
• Direct preparation of and provide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documents
• Research energy market and competition on an ongoing basis
• Establish internal and external connections within the industry; attend conferences and seminars and seek-out opportunities to represent EDPR in a leadership capacity
• Participate in the recruitment and interview process of prospective new employees
• Supervise, where appropriate Project Developers and Project Managers I & II.
• Provide training to employees as required
• Identify training needs of the team and collaborate with regional EVP, Director of Development, DPMs and other senior managers to develop training curriculum as well as formal and informal training sessions.
• Additional duties as required

Benefits

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

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