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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

Country/Region:  US
City:  New York, NY
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 Project Development Analyst will support development activities of solar and storage projects under 20 MWac at all stages of project maturity across the United States. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, supporting members of the team with all manner of project or portfolio-level development tasks including maintenance of project schedules, ensuring the smooth flow of information among internal and external cross-functional teams (business development, engineering, legal), development risk analysis, and budget tracking.   

Main responsibilities:

  • Create and/or manage internal tools for tracking efforts to develop/construct projects and for coordinating internal resources and priorities 
  • Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts for project schedules and budgets 
  • Assist with development efforts such as land agreement processing, permit preparation, and the coordinating the activities of third-party consultants 
  • Evaluate permitting risks based on available desktop tools (GIS, etc.) and reports generated by third-party consultants 

Employment type

Work site

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a related field 
  • Previous experience in solar development highly preferred. Experience in other energy sectors and/or real estate or land development will also be considered. 
  • 0 – 2 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry. 
  • Competency with project management related products/software a plus.
  • Ability to decipher, summarize and communicate key findings of technical reports.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software 
  • Competency in analytical problem solving, strong communication, customer/partner relationships, and technology expertise (preferred) 

Travel:

Less than 10%

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 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 
  • 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: $75,000 - $85,000
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


Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until November 8th 2024, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.


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