Senior Associate, Renewable Development

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

2d•$98,000 - $125,000

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. Position Overview As a Senior Associate, Development you will be responsible for leading project initiatives required for utility-scale energy projects including wind, solar, storage, natural gas, and transmission. These responsibilities include land acquisition and diligence, project management, permitting and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
3-5 years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry.
Willingness to travel up to 25-50%
Valid Driver's license

Nice To Haves

Engineering or business degrees preferred.
Familiarity with energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
Interest in wind development
A strong understanding of the development process of clean and renewable energy projects.
Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
Strong public speaking and personal skills.
Ability to write effective, concise reports.

Responsibilities

Lead development of individual solar, storage, and/or wind projects in the United States.
Identify development prospects, including fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
Work with internal and external SMEs to reduce real estate risk.
Support generation interconnection activities.
Interface with government officials, neighbors, and the public to establish positive relationships and effectively communicate project objectives, benefits, and details.
Secure project permits, tax abatements and other discretionary approvals.
Coordinate internal and external support from legal, engineering, environmental, interconnection, and construction teams.
Contribute to financial models and schedule.
Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.