Senior Project Developer, Permitting and Development Execution- Midwest - Dynamic Energy

Pattern Energy Group LP

79d • $103,000 - $120,000

About The Position

At Dynamic Energy, we’re on a mission to decarbonize the grid by bringing more distributed renewable energy online across the U.S. We develop, finance, and build large-scale commercial and community solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects for our customers and partners, providing them with the financial guidance, technical expertise, and tenacity to bring these important projects online. We’re a diverse, collaborative team of professionals with decades of combined experience in solar construction and development. Our approach is firmly rooted in providing our customers with reliable financial and policy advice to make the most of their investments, and built on a reputation for quality, integrity, and performance.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in land use permitting, with a focus on renewable energy projects in Minnesota.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting processes.
• Experience managing permitting and environmental consultants and engaging with local and state officials.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with local communities and stakeholders.
• Highly organized and self-driven, with a proactive approach to managing project pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present information clearly.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently to identify and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage site development, permitting, and entitlements for a portfolio of distribution-interconnected solar projects across several Midwest states, focusing on Minnesota.
• Conduct site analysis, manage data gathering efforts, and support preliminary design and engineering processes required for project entitlements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal permitting requirements, focusing on Pennsylvania’s environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Manage permitting processes, including budget tracking, schedule management, and identification of key project risk factors.
• Coordinate with internal teams to achieve permitting and development milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with external consultants and lawyers to ensure project success.
• Support community engagement efforts, including hosting educational events and collaborating with local officials.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking; prepare regular progress reports and present updates to internal and external teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Family care benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and bonding leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Employee referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees