Renewable Energy Associate Director of Development (East Region)

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly a division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Joining our Project Development team at Deriva Energy as an Associate Director is an exciting, dynamic, and diverse job that will have significant impact starting day 1. You will lead existing projects in our development pipeline, as well as originate new prospects to grow our pipeline. We expect you to learn, grow, find ways to positively impact the organization. We are looking for team players that bring experiences that will broaden our perspective and find creative ways to identify and develop new opportunities.

As an Associate Director you will work with a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) in originating and developing projects. Working cross-functionally with our talented engineers, underwriters, environmental scientists, contract managers, marketing professionals, operators and legal team is what makes the development team run. Employees at Deriva are passionate, engaged and empowered sharing in the company’s success through purposeful work.

You will find the development team to be a hard-working but very supportive environment, where you can learn from professionals with decades of energy and development experience across multiple technologies and disciplines.

Job Overview

This role will reside in the Greenfield Development organization, focused on utility-scale solar and solar storage projects in the East region. The Associate Director will work under an experienced Development Director that owns the regional development strategy and execution plan. The function of the Development Associate Director – East Region is to lead development on a pipeline of early, mid, and late-stage solar and hybrid projects across the PJM and Southeast markets. This role is best suited for an experienced developer interested in taking on more responsibility and autonomy for project outcomes by leading investment opportunities across multiple markets with the backing of a leading owner-operator.

Responsibilities

• Advance and de-risk utility-scale solar and solar storage development projects
• Manage project development tasks and coordinate closely with subject matter experts on engineering, real estate, interconnection, environmental, permitting, community relations, equipment supply, tax and marketing efforts
• Assist the Deriva early-stage and land acquisition teams in originating and vetting new projects in the East Region
• Coordinate with development team and third parties to address full scope of development process – due diligence and fatal flaw analysis, resource assessment, site control, legal, interconnection, community and government affairs, permitting, marketing, construction support, and project finance
• Track project progress toward development goals and key project milestones.
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Manage consultants and vendors
• Represent Deriva publicly in community meetings, permitting hearings, and industry conferences.
• Coordinate with project landowners and community stakeholders
• Monitor state and county regulatory requirements and obtain necessary entitlements
• Assist the Deriva development team with strategic planning for development goals
• Develop positive working relationships using effective oral and written communication skills while representing the company in a positive and professional manner
• Strive to continually improve processes, procedures and performance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or other related field and minimum ten (10) years relevant work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Utility scale renewables and energy storage development experience
• Experience with interconnection procedures in PJM and Southeastern markets
• Extensive experience collaborating with and leading teams of SMEs
• Financial and business acumen, business strategy, executive level presentation
• Excellent problem-solving skills, optimistic self-starter, entrepreneurial
• Strong knowledge of renewable generation technologies and policy incentives, wholesale electricity markets, interconnection, real estate contracts, tax abatements
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Problem solving, negotiation, project management and implementation skills

Working Conditions

• This role is intended to be located at the Deriva Headquarters office in Charlotte, NC. Strategic locations in the East region may also be considered for more experienced candidates.
• Up to 30% travel should be anticipated to conduct site visits and manage existing development projects.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.