Senior Associate, Renewable Development

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description Position Overview As an Associate, Renewable Development, you will support the development of utility-scale solar, storage, and wind energy projects throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Responsibilities Advance existing and new solar/wind/storage projects by problem solving and managing budgets, schedules, and financial models. Identify development prospects and use critical thinking to conduct initial site reconnaissance Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners. Manage ongoing landowner communications. Use project management skills to c oordinate activities with 3rd Party Consultants for site studies including environmental, topographical, and geotechnical analysis. Work with cross-functional groups to conduct site assessments, fatal flaw analyses, and other due diligence. Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities; understand power markets and trends ​Develop and implement strategy for attending community meetings and represent Invenergy with customers, landowners, state and local officials, and other stakeholders. Secure certain local, state and/or federal permits. Required Skills A BS or BA from an accredited college program 3-5 years of work experience in renewable and/or clean energy industry or relevant experience Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management and accounting skills Strong communication and personal skills Ability to write effectively and concisely Travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time. Valid drivers license Preferred Skills: Familiarity with energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous. Relevant experience in land, environment, permitting or development Base Pay $98,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc. Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.