Senior Renewable Energy Project Developer- West Region

Scout Clean Energy • Boulder, CO

20h • $140,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr. Project Developer on Scout’s West Region Development team, you will be fully responsible for leading your U.S.-based wind and solar projects through all development phases with a focus on mid- to late-stage phases. You will establish land control, coordinate applications for interconnection, and facilitate environmental, permitting, and transmission reviews. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality and profitable projects that meet all project milestones. You will be the face of your projects, both externally and internally. Externally, you will build relationships with landowners, community members, regulators, and local government officials to gain project support: Serve as project lead for discussions with landowners, negotiate site control agreements and secure planning / use permit approvals. Manage various studies and the outside consultants who lead them to meet project budget and schedule. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including federal, state and local officials, project landowners, and surrounding community members. Drive complex negotiations and independently create solutions to project-specific challenges. Make sound decisions under challenging circumstances using available data and your experience. Internally, you will collaborate with other Scout staff to ensure the smooth delivery of your projects: Facilitate the engagement of internal development, interconnection, origination, procurement, construction, legal, resource assessment, accounting, GIS, and finance teams. Integrate the feedback of Scout team members into your project approach to achieve superior results. Establish organizational goals, objectives, and operating procedures in line with the overall business plans and objectives. Implement long-term company strategy and initiatives related to wind and solar project development. Create control and influence over the costs, terms, and schedules of key project milestones. Efficiently and effectively manage multiple projects in parallel. Support and help guide the work and professional development of Associate-level team members. The West Region has a primary focus on projects in the mid- to late development stages in the WECC and CAISO power markets in the U.S. You will report directly to the Director of the West Region and will work together and in parallel with other internal and external subject matter experts to progress the wind and solar projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college program.
• 6+ years of wind and/or solar development experience marked by leadership of projects that progressed through key milestones and (ideally) eventually reached COD.
• Knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale wind and solar power generation development and marketing, with considerable experience leading either early- or mid- to late-stage development.
• Extensive knowledge of interconnection process, permitting, real estate, state/federal regulation, utility procurement goals, politics, law and other issues that impact development of renewable energy projects in the U.S. energy markets.
• Strong understanding of U.S. power markets and transmission system.
• Solid understanding of economic drivers for renewable energy projects.
• Previous mentorship of junior staff who advanced their careers in the industry.
• Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written, verbal, and presentation format, to project teams and to senior management.
• Ability to recognize development opportunities and identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks related to renewable project development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS platforms (e.g., Google Earth, ArcGIS).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing and available to travel significantly as needed (25%-60%) depending on project stage.
• Demonstrated ability to work in: a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. a dynamic work environment and industry that is constantly evolving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project lead for discussions with landowners, negotiate site control agreements and secure planning / use permit approvals.
• Manage various studies and the outside consultants who lead them to meet project budget and schedule.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including federal, state and local officials, project landowners, and surrounding community members.
• Drive complex negotiations and independently create solutions to project-specific challenges.
• Make sound decisions under challenging circumstances using available data and your experience.
• Facilitate the engagement of internal development, interconnection, origination, procurement, construction, legal, resource assessment, accounting, GIS, and finance teams.
• Integrate the feedback of Scout team members into your project approach to achieve superior results.
• Establish organizational goals, objectives, and operating procedures in line with the overall business plans and objectives.
• Implement long-term company strategy and initiatives related to wind and solar project development.
• Create control and influence over the costs, terms, and schedules of key project milestones.
• Efficiently and effectively manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Support and help guide the work and professional development of Associate-level team members.

Benefits

• Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees