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SOLAR DEVELOPMENT SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Country/Region:  US
City:  Indianapolis, IN
Company:  EDPR DISTRIBUTION GENERATION LLC

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

Role Overview:

The Solar Development Senior Associate will both lead and support the development of solar and storage projects under 20MW AC throughout the United States. This is a fast-paced and multi-faceted role facing multiple internal and external stakeholders and demands strong content knowledge, judgement and flexibility.

Main responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of the solar project development lifecycle from project inception (or acquisition) to handoff to construction. This includes facility with regulatory and policy frameworks, real estate, title, technical and interconnection due diligence, and non-ministerial permitting for a range of project types including roof-mounted, ground-mounted, and battery storage projects under 20MW AC—both in front of and behind the meter.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and community engagement for projects including landowners, project neighbors, local government and other stakeholders.
  • Attend project meetings, coordinate with local officials, and obtain land use, zoning and other required permits.
  • Research and analyze regulatory regimes governing electric energy systems in multiple states.
  • Assess, analyze and mitigate risks in all parts of the development cycle.
  • Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal and construction to ensure efficient and compliant development of solar projects.
  • Engage, negotiate with, and manage consultants in a variety of professional and technical roles.
  • Assist in the structuring, negotiating, and closing of land and tax agreements.
  • Track and manage budgets, project milestones and schedules.
  • Understand and manage the various applications and permit processes that apply to one’s project.
  • Ensure development activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Work with the development team to problem solve, improve processes, and capture and implement lessons learned.

Employment type

Full Time

Work site

Hybrid Model 

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in solar energy development 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field; advanced degree a plus
  • Strong command of development cycle including, but not limited to, utility interconnection, permitting, land/RE matters, managing budgets and schedules
  • Familiarity with the major components of PV solar systems back to the point of interconnection
  • Demonstrated success developing multiple PV solar projects through the full project development lifecycle
  • Financial planning, budgeting, organizational and resource management
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks and achieve goals in a timely fashion
  • 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

Travel:

Up to 25%

Behavioral Requirements:

  • Team orientation and strong self-awareness
  • Mission-driven
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated and willingness to take initiative
  • Exemplary standards of integrity, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal direction
  • Leadership potential

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


Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).

 

Salary hiring range: $97,000-$120,000
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.

The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description. However, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate. The salary range above is for the posting location specified. As a company, we have a location-based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location.

 

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:

  • Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
  • Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
  • Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;


Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

  • Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
  • Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
  • Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
  • Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle


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