Solar Developer

AES•Louisville, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company operating in 14 countries, is a leader in the global energy revolution, committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. The company is dedicated to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050 and driving rapid, global decarbonization with innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy. AES Clean Energy is seeking a full-time Developer for its renewable energy projects in Arizona and Nevada. This position is part of the Development, West Region, AZ/NV Market department and reports to the Sr. Development Manager for AZ & NV. The role involves leading project management activities for multiple development stage solar and solar + storage energy projects.

Requirements

Organizational, technical, communication, management, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills
4-8 years’ experience working in the power industry (or related industries such as environmental, construction, and/or regulatory)
2-4 years’ experience with renewable development activities such as interconnection applications, permitting, and/or site selection
Fundamental understanding of and ability to assess general economic impact of project related business decisions, and general understanding of how a financial model works
Able to demonstrate experience dealing successfully with peers, subordinates, management, and unaffiliated third parties
Ability to think creatively about solutions to project issues
Comfortable in a dynamic work environment and industry
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Passion for renewable energy industry
BS/BA degree required with concentration in engineering, environmental, energy, planning, business, finance or economics

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience in AZ or NV

Responsibilities

Lead project management activities for multiple development stage solar and solar + storage energy projects
Coordinate with the internal Land, Permitting, Engineering and Interconnection teams as well as outside consultants on an as needed basis to ensure that projects are meeting development milestones, development risks are being mitigated, and project returns are maximized
Work closely with the Origination and Commercial teams to prepare RFP responses and other off-taker outreach
Initiate and/or support relationships with local jurisdictions to ensure projects are obtaining all possible incentives and have good standing within the local communities
Maintain internal development asset database with project inputs
Compile, input, and maintain updated financial model data for RFP responses and as required for the development pipeline
Assist in acquisition of development assets and/or platforms on an as-needed basis
Support the Land, Permitting, Engineering and Interconnection teams on an as needed basis with research, analysis and in-person meetings or phone calls
Research emerging renewable energy markets and support identification of new development prospects
Travel (≤30%) to locations throughout Arizona to support community meetings, project public hearings, project site visits, tours, conferences, etc.