Solar-Wind
Location: NYC
DayawayComment: Not certain employer is looking for (or will pay for) a MBA, but seems worth looking into.
About the job
Location: New York Office / Remote
About Us
TerraForm Power (“TERP”), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.
We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Manager or Senior Manager of Project Development to oversee the development of renewable energy projects, with a focus on wind repowering, redevelopment, and co-located battery storage. This role leads all aspects of the day-to-day development process including technical diligence, land work, supporting the interconnection process, securing discretionary local, state and federal permits, negotiating tax abatements and similar economic incentive agreements, supporting equipment selection and contracting, and project modeling activities. The ideal candidate will bring relevant experience in renewable energy project development, will be comfortable interfacing with members of the public and community stakeholder groups, officials, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Project markets are expected to include PJM, MISO, ERCOT, and ISO-NE.
Responsibilities
Oversee and “own” multiple development projects, with direct responsibility for project level development plans, budgets and schedules
Make recommendations regarding sequencing of development activities across stage gates, and consistently track risks and mitigants
Partner with the Engineering team in managing third-party environmental and engineering consultants
Spearhead discretionary permitting including land use and zoning approvals (e.g., Conditional Use Permits, Special Use Permits), as well as applicable state or federal approvals as may be necessary
Negotiate PILOTs or similar tax abatement agreements with local or county officials
Collaborate with the Project Delivery team to ensure seamless transition of projects from development to construction
Maintain a strong understanding of the regulatory and policy environments in project markets
Support due diligence processes for project acquisition opportunities
Provide regular project reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree+ in relevant disciplines
5-7+ years of experience in renewable energy, with demonstrated experience in development workstreams
Strong understanding of electricity markets, power contracting, and renewable energy policy and regulatory matters
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with presentation software (e.g. MS PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Airtable, Procore, SiteTracker).
Ability to travel as required, expected 10 – 25%
Compensation: $155,000 – $180,000 USD, bonus eligible
Solar-Wind
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