Job details

Location
Chicago
Salary
Market related
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
236440
Posted
about 1 year ago

Key Responsibilities: 

· Conduct market analysis and select sites for greenfield development. 

· Identify and facilitate project acquisitions. 

· Secure land leases for greenfield opportunities and maintain relationships with landowners for existing projects. 

· Manage environmental assessment campaigns and work with external consultants. 

· Oversee discretionary permitting activities at all levels of government. 

· Manage resource management campaigns and estimate energy production. 

· Work with internal stakeholders and consultants to manage the electrical interconnection process. 

· Collaborate with internal technical services such as energy analysis, engineering, and operations. 

· Assess the financial feasibility of projects with the corporate finance department. 

· Represent the company at regional industry association meetings and caucuses. 

· Coordinate the preparation of RFP responses. 

 

Qualifications: 

· Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering. An MBA is a strong plus. 

· 3 to 7 years of experience in energy project development, with a preference for energy storage projects. Experience in other electricity generation or commercial development (such as warehouses, data centers) is also relevant. 

· Strong understanding of major power project development processes. 

· Ability to navigate local community dynamics and negotiate effectively with utilities, landowners, and other stakeholders. 

· Familiarity with energy storage and/or renewable energy issues and economics.