PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

Passion. Commitment. Impact

Across eight offices and hundreds of sites across North America, the team at EDP Renewables is re-writing the business of renewables. From creating a more inclusive, shared, and greener world to implementing 21st-century technologies spanning wind, solar, storage, distributed generation, and hydrogen, we’re at the center of the clean energy transition. Powered by our slogan of “We Choose Earth”, we believe sustainability and creating resilience apply to the energy grid and how we empower our award-winning team.

Role Overview:

Exciting early career leadership role at the cutting edge of the renewable energy industry. This is a fast-paced, dynamic position at the center of project management and renewable energy development. The Project Development Analyst works closely with experienced experts in every domain of the utility-scale renewable energy industry (wind, solar, and battery storage). This role is focused specifically on our portfolio of renewable energy projects around the state of New York, projected to be built in 2027 and beyond.  This role will also support the development work to repower our existing fleet of wind energy projects around the state. The Project Development Analyst supports the development of projects from early-stage site identification all the way through permitting and construction. The Project Development Analyst is responsible for handling complex tasks and supporting Project Managers on multiple projects. The Project Development Analyst interacts daily with a diversity of internal project teams and external landowners, community stakeholders, and public officials in various project areas. This is a tremendous early-career position for emerging leaders who are seeking professional growth opportunities in the renewable energy industry with numerous training opportunities.  

Cover letters are strongly encouraged to be submitted!  

Main responsibilities:

• Identify and oversee the development of large-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects by creating and updating project maps and databases using GIS tools 
• Represent EDPRNA in the field, working with Project Managers and landowners to create, negotiate, and amend agreements, options, leases, and land sales 
• Engage in community outreach and stakeholder management activities 
• Organize and attend educational and networking events 
• Conduct land, market, regulatory, and related project research 
• Compile documentation, attend meetings, conduct necessary studies, and perform other tasks as needed to obtain permits at the local, state, and federal level 
• Assist with efforts to secure critical transmission and interconnection contracts from utilities and transmission providers 
• Prepare proposals that are submitted to power purchasers including utilities, community choice aggregators, and commercial & industrial customers 
• Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts 
• Additional duties as required 

Employment type

Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule

Work site

Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Toronto, ON, Canada; & New York City, New York

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field 
• 1 – 3 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry 
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (particularly Excel)
• Experience with ArcGIS is preferred
• Comptetency in analytical problem solving, strong communication, customer/partner relationships, and technology expertise (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license

Travel:

up to 65%

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills 
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision 
• Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy 
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed 
• Familiarity with wind and solar power project development preferred 
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity 
• Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability 

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
•  Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled 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