Project Development – MISO, CAISO, ERCOT

RO is looking for an experienced project developer to manage solar project development in the US from green-fielding efforts through permitting until the start of construction. Reporting to the Regional Team Leads, the successful candidate will lead cross-functional project teams that consist of internal staff and external consultants with expertise in engineering, meteorology, resource assessment, permitting, environmental studies, real estate/title, and transmission. They will need to have experience in one of the three, ERCOT, MISO, CAISO

Previous experience in utility-scale solar, storage, or wind development is strongly preferred including New York permitting experience. Good judgment and strong project management, negotiation, and leadership skills are key valued attributes for this position.

Responsibilities

• Site acquisition including landowner lease/purchase option negotiations
• Coordination of local, state, and federal permitting processes
• Coordination of project environmental and wildlife studies
• Creation and management of a project public relations plan
• Negotiation of local tax abatement
• Creation and management of an overall project strategy plan
• Project schedule, critical path, and critical issues management and reporting
• Project budget and cash flow projection, management, and tracking
• Coordination of the project interconnection process
• Support in the identification and screening of project opportunities
• Coordination of preliminary project design and pro forma financial model
• Support the negotiation of power purchase and asset sale agreements
• Remain apprised of and communicate with the team on relevant regulatory or legislative matters at the local or state level
• Must be willing to travel 25%+ of the time

Job Requirements

• 4-year college degree required, advanced and/or technical degree preferred
• Project development/management experience required
• 3+ years of development experience in the renewable energy industry required (5 would be prefered)
• Knowledge of regional environmental and site permitting processes required
• Proven track record in project management and permitting success preferred
• Knowledge of renewable energy industry-specific regulatory and legislative frameworks including tax abatement preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. required
• Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar software experience preferred
• Leadership traits are key; one must have the ability to successfully lead cross-functional and dynamic project teams in a matrix organization