Director, Wind Development

Job description

IOWN Renewable Energy, Inc. is seeking a Director, Wind Development to join our team. This is an opportunity to support the growth of IOWN and IOWN clients by utilizing your development and project management experience. This would be a fantastic opportunity to step into a smaller, innovative and nimble team putting to use your passion for leadership and utility-scale project development in wind all while working collaboratively with the solar and standalone storage teams in North America.

About Us

IOWN Renewable Energy Inc. is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is strongly targeted toward expertly developing utility-scale renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar PV and Energy Storage) from infancy to feasibility. We strive to be an industry front-runner developing top-tier renewable energy assets. To achieve this we place high value on building a cohesive team that is aligned with supporting our company mission and goals.

We operate individually, and partner with those we complement in achieving success. Internal knowledge, experience and network makes it possible for us to supply services between parties at any point in the value chain. We are the bridge between developers and investors ensuring successfully completed renewable energy projects and a green, prosperous future.

We take great care in our consideration of every new hire, as each member of the team is an integral part in contributing to our success, and our company goal of being known for having highly skilled and professional employees. Our bright, positive, and contemporary office is in the sunny beach town of Bird Rock, La Jolla, one block from the ocean, and surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants and local merchants.

IOWN has been operating in Europe since 2012. With strong determination stemming from the Scandinavian work ethic and mentality, IOWN entered the U.S. energy market in 2014.

About the Position

As the Director, Wind Development, you will manage existing projects and contribute to expanding the portfolio of wind projects. You will understand and proactively challenge construction and operational input and assumptions.

You are driven to get things done, thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a positive response to pressure, constantly collaborating with internal and external parties. You will collaborate with all team leads within the organization.

You take initiative to conduct market intelligence and research when moving into new markets and areas in the US and support innovative and creative ways of developing utility-scale projects.

Application and Hiring Process

We kindly ask you to apply through LinkedIn. To apply, visit here.

Our application process is designed to offer the greatest opportunities for developing our team. To do so, we ask all candidates to complete a behavioral assessment. To complete the assessment click here.

Upon submission of your resume or CV, and behavioral assessment, your application package will be considered complete and ready for our review. Submitting a cover letter and a project portfolio with your most relevant experience, is recommended but not mandatory for consideration.

After a candidate is selected, employment will be made contingent on the satisfactory completion of required background and reference checks.

IOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

• A minimum of bachelors degree in a business or technical discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least 3-5 years utility-scale renewable energy industry development experience with 2 years in utility-scale wind, including development, origination, permitting, interconnection, engineering, procurement, construction.
• Experience with CAISO, MISO, ERCOT markets is strongly preferred.
• Keen understanding of supply and demand, policy/regulation, markets, and financial metrics that drive successful project development.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
• Ownership of workflows to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels.
• Flexible and cooperative with a well-developed team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of utility-scale wind and renewable hybrid development tasks and services.
• Lead or participate in technical and commercial due diligence of utility-scale wind projects in all stages of the development phase, for acquisition, or sale.
• Participate in technical and commercial due diligence of hybrid renewable energy projects in all stages of the development phase, for acquisition, or sale.
• Coordination of all federal, state, and local permits and studies.
• As projects advance in the development process, duties include working with other internal and external staff regarding off-take of power, project financial modeling, arrangements for finance, and construction and operations.
• Assist or lead teams responsible for detailed design and layouts of utility-scale wind projects.
• Support land acquisition and entitlement for assigned projects.
• Support technology assessment and market intelligence with respect to energy solutions to be incorporated in project designs and bids, inclusive of full understanding of project build and costs as well as operational costs.
• Fully understand financial drivers of all projects assigned.

Why you should apply

• Opportunity to own your work and do your part in contributing to our overall success.
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals with the common goal of developing clean energy assets.
• A vision-driven, energetic, and fast-paced environment.
• Ongoing training and use of development tools to support your personal and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation.
• Company Performance Communication Plan, including 90-day review (one-time for new hires), 1:1 Meetings, Semi-Annual Review, Annual Review.
• Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, medical/health plans, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, reimbursed cell phone, wellness reimbursement.

For questions regarding this job position or your application please contact [email protected]