PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SR ASSOCIATE

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Project Development Senior Associate is responsible for the development of utility-scale renewable energy generation projects from the project identification stage through financial closing and start of construction.  

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for local state, federal, and regional permitting of utility-scale wind/solar farms 
• Oversee the preparation of proposals that are submitted to utilities 
• Obtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain wind/solar power projects 
• Identify prospective projects with suitable wind/solar resource, electric transmission access, and site characteristics 
• Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including elected officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and community leaders, to support project development 
• Participate in policy outreach efforts to government officials regarding wind/solar industry issues 
• Monitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third parties 
• Manage the environmental study and permitting process 
• Support the financial analysis and modeling of the project 
• Manage project level expenditures and invoice processing 
• Develop project budgets 
• Participate in interconnection agreement negotiations 
• Work with internal resources, such as the Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis and Energy Assessment teams 
• Provide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documents 
• Research energy market and competition on an ongoing basis 
• Communicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional team 
• Negotiate and establish local agreements that address tax abatement, Road Use and Decommissioning 
• Additional duties as required 

Employment type

Full-time

Work site

Hybrid

Mexico City 

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred 
• 5+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in the energy industry 
• Must be fluent in both English & Spanish
• Valid driver’s license 
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software; some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software (Preferred)
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred) 

Travel:

Up to 65%

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• High attention to detail 
• Excellent Interpersonal and teamwork skills 
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision 
• Time-management skills 
• Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy 
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed 
• Familiarity with wind/solar power project development preferred 

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment 
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form 
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds  
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form 
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary