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Associate Project Developer – Mountain West
AES Clean Energy (AES) is currently seeking an Associate Project Developer to assist development and project execution of solar, solar + storage and standalone storage projects in the Mountain West market as a member of AES’s Development team. The successful candidate will work on a variety of key tasks within the development team throughout the project lifecycle providing project support to help these innovative and exciting renewable energy projects reach construction and come to fruition.
The position will be based out of AES CE’s office in Salt Lake City, and will report to the Manager – Project Development. The successful candidate will support and eventually lead project development efforts for AES CE’s pipeline in the mountain west market. The role requires the ability to manage multiple project portfolios, attention to detail and travel as needed. The successful candidate will work on a cross functional team with origination, legal, finance, engineering, construction, outside consultants, landowners, customers, project stakeholders and utility companies. The role requires project management knowledge and solar energy industry experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with all aspects of development for greenfield projects from after origination through to construction commencement
Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets
Participate in project meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Review contract obligations in key project documents
Assist Project Discretionary Permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, presenting at permit hearings
Coordinate for delivery of site and environmental studies, surveys and diligence reports
Coordinate Interconnection process with utility company
Work with internal and external Engineering teams as they progress engineering and design
Work with internal construction management team on contractor selection process
Coordinate with construction management team on securing ministerial permits
Handoff projects once fully developed and permitted to construction management team
Participate in project financings answering relevant diligence questions and providing required documents
Provide support and analysis for new Business Development opportunities
Assist the Development team as needed and applicable on upfront origination efforts
Skills and Qualifications:
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.