Solar Development Lead

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.•New York, NY

8d•$113,120 - $141,400•Hybrid

About The Position

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity. Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. What you will do The Solar Development Lead will manage the development of distributed generation (DG) solar and battery storage projects across the United States. Role Overview: The position is responsible for leading the advancement of DG projects through critical development milestones, providing technical and strategic guidance, managing external partners, and advising team members. This role will be based out of our New York office and reporting to the Director of Development. This role serves as a subject matter expert, drives execution, and contributes to team development and organizational performance.

Requirements

Minimum 6 years of experience in renewable energy development
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
Demonstrated leadership in advancing complex projects through permitting, interconnection, and construction readiness
Strong understanding of contracts, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement
Strong command of development cycle including, but not limited to, utility interconnection, permitting, land matters (including title and title curatives), construction hand-off, and managing budgets and schedules
Financial planning, budgeting, organizational and resource management
Effectively manage and motivate a variety of project stakeholders
Problem solving and communication skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software; other technical knowledge a plus
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Nice To Haves

Ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of solar project development: Manages regulatory, design, environmental, real estate, technical, and interconnection due diligence for various project types such as roof-mounted, ground-mounted, and battery storage projects.
Manage budgets, project milestones, and schedules: Ensure that projects stay on budget and on schedule is crucial for successful project completion.
Understand and manage the various applications and permit processes: Successfully navigate the necessary state and local permit approvals and authorization to bring a project to construction hand-off.
Conduct permitting and environmental studies: Understand and managing the permitting processes and identify the need for environmental studies required for solar DG and battery storage projects in the US. Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations is crucial for project approval and success.
Engage, onboard, and manage consultants: Working with a variety of external professional and technical consultants to ensure project success. Provide clear direction, feedback, and accountability to external parties
Engage and manage external stakeholders: Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including landowners, local officials and other key community stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders: Work closely with teams from origination, engineering, construction, legal, and capital markets to ensure alignment and smooth project execution
Assess, analyze, and mitigate risks: Identify and address risks at all stages of the development cycle to ensure project stability and success.
Lead the land structuring, negotiating, and closing legal documentation: Manage the development of legal agreements to demonstrate site control and ensuring clean title for the projects.
Maintain advance knowledge and analyze policies governing renewables: Staying informed about renewable energy policies in multiple states to ensure compliance and strategic planning.
Key problem-solve and process improvement strategy: Identifying, capturing and implementing lessons learned to enhance project development processes.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities. Identify development bottlenecks and recommend solutions to leadership. Identify process efficiency, and innovation within DG development team.