Renewable Energy Development Associate

About Longroad Energy

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 5.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US.

Job Purpose

The Renewable Energy Development Associate will be responsible for supporting the Director of Development on the development of solar, wind, and storage projects with a focus on the northeast US. Activities will include supporting prospecting for new wind/solar/storage sites and performing due diligence to support project acquisitions; negotiating land agreements; supporting the acquisition of local, state and federal permits and approvals; completing local and state tax agreements; supporting real estate survey and title work; and performing other development work to support project financing. The position requires working extensively with internal subject matter experts to support origination, legal, interconnection, solar/wind resources, engineering, environmental and permitting, construction planning, government affairs/ community outreach, and finance activities throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Development and subject matter experts to develop and advance solar, wind, and storage projects in the northeast US.
• Support the Director of Development in managing all aspects of project development to ensure critical milestones are met, including maintaining project development budgets, schedule, key activity tracking, and risk register.
• Manage internal subject matter experts, consultants, landowners, and interact with utilities, policy makers, and other external parties to ensure that project timelines are met.
• Research and identify potential project sites and assess land ownership, proximity to transmission, title issues, and environmental/permitting/community/ construction feasibility.
• Negotiate real estate agreements with landowners; establish a positive, long-term relationship with host communities.
• Coordinate with internal Longroad subject matter experts, including:
• Environmental and Permitting team – to secure local, state, and federal permits.
• Interconnection team to evaluate potential project interconnection locations, and track progress, costs, and risks of interconnection studies.
• Finance team – to provide inputs and sensitivities for the financial project model.
• Engineering and construction team to assist in project design, engineering, scoping, drawings, contracting, budgeting, and management.
• Legal team to negotiate and execute leases, contracts, and other agreements.
• Origination team to support analyzing project revenue, developing revenue plans and submissions to corporate, utilities and municipal requests for proposals.
• Prepare project presentation and public information materials.
• Compile and organize data for presentation to Longroads investment committee to assess development risk versus spending at various stages of the projects life.
• Manage project document control.
• Manage consultant master service agreements, purchase orders, and processing of invoices
• Continue to support the project pipeline and manage multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years managing projects in a planning, environmental, construction, or engineering capacity. Projects should be in power generation, utilities, or commercial real estate development.
• College degree and subject matter expertise in a business function directly related to infrastructure development.
• Demonstrated financial analysis and budgeting skills, project management skills, and policy analysis experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create forms, letters, spreadsheets, presentations, and schedules. Proficient in performing internet-based research.
• Self-motivated and organized with ability to work in a team or independently.
• Must be able to walk over undeveloped land unassisted, travel unassisted, and sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Travel as required in support of the position responsibilities, including occasional evenings and weekends to attend meetings and community events.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Experience developing renewable energy projects in the Eastern US transmission territory, including familiarity with state-specific regulatory processes and utilities.
• Experience with leading or managing others.

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• A focus on developing well sited and economically valuable renewable energy projects.
• Ability to collaborate and create support for development projects both inside and outside the company.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Creative and flexible approach to achieve desired results.
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about alternative energy.
• Self-starter with desire to succeed.
• Innate curiosity to continue learning.
• Integrity and accountability.

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter – at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet todays challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.