Solar Developer

AES US•Louisville, CO

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in the global energy revolution, operating in 14 countries and committed to shaping the future through innovation and collaboration. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is dedicated to its people and groundbreaking ideas. As the #1 global company in renewable energy sales to corporations with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, AES provides electricity to 25 million customers worldwide and is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, driving rapid global decarbonization with innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers. AES is seeking a Developer for its renewable energy projects in AZ and NV to join its Development, West Region team.

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 with preference for experience in AZ or NV.
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.
BS/BA degree with concentration in engineering, environmental, energy, planning, business, finance or economics.

Nice To Haves

Passion for renewable energy industry

Responsibilities

Lead project management activities for multiple development stage solar and solar + storage energy projects.
Coordinate with internal Land, Permitting, Engineering and Interconnection teams as well as outside consultants to ensure projects meet development milestones, development risks are 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 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.