- Experienced Project Developer leading a portfolio of Renewable projects in WECC
- Strong career growth potential in a growing Dev. team of a large IPP.
About Our Client A strong Owner/Operators in Renewables, with over 1GW of assets in operation, plenty under construction, and a strong development pipeline. Looking to deliver 400-600MW of projects a year.
Job Description The Renewable Energy - Snr. Project Developer - San Diego will: Lead development activities of early, mid, and late stages wind, solar, storage, and conventional energy projects located across WECC, and the wider US. Lead project development teams in a matrix environment to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedule and budget. Manage project development through all stages of development, from concept evaluation to hand-off to the execution team for construction. This will include leading the following activities.
- Working with the Community Relations Team to manage outreach and other stakeholder management activities
- Working with the land team to secure site control for development prospects.
- Secure project permits at the local, provincial / state, and federal level.
- Secure transmission and interconnection rights.
- Oversee project layouts and collaborate with project engineering and construction on design, engineering, and pre-construction planning activities.
- Optimize project variables to improve both technical feasibility and financial returns.
- Coordinate across expert hubs to ensure all project risks are identified, incorporated, and mitigated where possible.
- Partner with the Origination Team to secure long-term offtake agreements and develop competitive pricing strategies.
- Assist in negotiating various commercial contracts, such as Power Purchase Agreements, Turbine Supply Agreements,and Interconnection agreements, and construction related agreements;
- Lead project budgeting and scheduling; and
- Represent the company with customers, landowners, government officials, and other stakeholders.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant The right candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- 5+ years of project management or development experience in energy or a related industry.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust in relationships with internal and external counterparts including customers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively represent the company at public events.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed presentation skills with the ability to present to an executive team.
- Strong understanding of the project development process.
- Ability to work collaboratively leading a team of high-performing subject matter experts.
What's on Offer The right Renewable Energy - Snr. Project Developer - San Diegowill receive: Salary dependent on experience, but market rate at least. Annual Bonus up to 20% Very strong benefits package. LTIP 401k - 5% match PLUS 5% fixed employer contribution. Open to remote, with a preference on WECC based. Contact Russell Sparkes Quote job ref JN-102###-####292