Manager, Utility-scale Develpoment, East Region

• Location(s):
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654
• Valhalla, NY, US, 10595

Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, Utility-scale Developer – East Region at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects in the US and Canada. The East Development group focuses on ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM-East and the Carolina markets. The Manager will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWEs strategy in North America.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of construction. Provide support during the construction phase to ensure successful COD
• Serve as project lead, managing large cross-functional project teams. Also, manage more junior Development Managers / Associates that are in the lead of individual projects
• Understand the key drivers for projects financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWEs commercial and technical teams
• Manage the full project lifecycle, working with a strong backbone of internal subject matter experts and external consultants. This includes site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing
• Drive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial levers
• Lead the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWEs M&A team
• Prepare management presentation and drive internal approval processes
• Manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects

Actively participate in the strategy for the region and internal improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business/economics, or equivialant work expereince
• Minimum 5 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US
• Proven track record of developing large energy projects across the development lifecycle
• Strong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, and construction management
• Exceptional project management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and work ethic
• Ability to guide, mentor and develop more junior colleagues
• Ability to travel 25-50%

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $100,000 – $150,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Groups Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means youll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies and continuously improve, together.

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