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Renewables Project Developer / Energy Storage Development Associate - REMOTE
ThinkBAC Consulting
Renewables Project Developer / Energy Storage Development Associate - REMOTE
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The role involves identifying and developing utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects, including site acquisition and negotiations with landowners.
This is a remote position.
Project Developer / Development Associate - Renewables & Energy Storage
Locations: FULLY REMOTE
This is an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an expanding their Project Development Team across the United States. The current forecast is 3 Project Development Associates in based on a regional strategy (West...Central...East).
The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of the renewable energy project development life-cycle and specific experience researching/identifying land opportunities that may make for ideal development sites. Another key aspect of the role will be handling the negotiations / agreements that take place with land owners as well as other key stakeholders (local governments, economic development entities, utilities…etc.) involved in the acquisition and development of the land. Any experience with land permitting is a HUGE plus.
They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Renewables Project Developer / Project Development Associate will identify, research, prospect, and site land opportunities for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects through collaborative community efforts with land-owners
- The Renewables Project Developer / Project Development Associate will work on all initiatives related to site acquisition, financing, and development of utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy projects including initiating as well as responding to RFPs (request for proposals)
- The Renewables Project Developer / Project Development Associate will negotiate with landowners on site control agreements for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects
- The Renewables Project Developer / Project Development Associate will support development activities for both new and on-going utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects in the company's portfolio with an emphasis on tax abatement, permitting, and environmental compliance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5+ years of utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, battery storage, LNG, and/or natural gas experience working with IPPs / Developers / Owners
- MUST have a breadth of hands-on experience with real estate transactions and contracts for projects with developers in the renewables, natural gas, LNG, or energy storage space
- Solid understanding of the RFP / RFI process as it relates to project development initiatives
- Well versed in project siting, permitting, prospecting, and other due diligence initiatives for utility-scale renewable (solar, wind, battery storage) projects
- Hands-on experience utilizing site prospecting, land negotiations, and support of project financing initiatives,
- Any exposure or project experience with energy storage, battery storage, or solar + storage is a HUGE PLUS
- Strong communication skills are a MUST and needed to be efficient in this role
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team oriented environment
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