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Project Development Senior Associate (DSA) supporting the New Development Initiative Team (NDI). NDI is responsible for identifying and securing new projects across North America to sustain the overall business. The DSA is a project management role in a junior leadership position on the front lines of business development for the Company and at the forefront of the renewable energy industry. This is a fast-paced, dynamic position leading the prospecting and development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across North America, primarily in the US. The DSA initiates and secures land agreements and grid-interconnection positions for new prospects. The DSA is expected to master the use of state-of-the art technical tools for prospecting and development analytics. The DSA will routinely collaborate up, down and across the Company to use the expertise and resources in the various departments. The role also includes leading the due-diligence of utility-scale assets that the Company may consider for acquisition.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the establishment of new large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects
Initiate, negotiate and close real estate agreements with landowners at new project sites
Coordinate routinely with the EDPR Data Center Team to synchronize prospecting efforts
Create and update project maps and databases using GIS tools and other software
Represent EDPR in the field by engaging in community outreach and stakeholder management activities
Organize and attend educational and networking events
Conduct land, market, regulatory, and related project-level research
Initiate, manage and complete rigorous due diligence on new prospects and assets the company may consider for acquisition
Compile documentation, attend meetings, conduct necessary studies, and perform other tasks as needed to fully characterize potential prospects
Conduct risk analyses and present assessments & recommendations to senior leadership
Aid with efforts to secure critical transmission and interconnection contracts from utilities and transmission providers
Prepare proposals that are submitted to power purchasers including utilities, community choice aggregators, and commercial & industrial customers
Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts
Additional duties as required
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
5+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in the energy industry
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software preferred
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
Valid driver’s license
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent mindfulness
Excellent professional appearance and demeanor
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work productively with limited supervision
Strong time-management skills
Strong interest in renewable energy and environmental issues
Ability and willingness to travel and work long hours as needed
Familiarity with wind/solar/battery power project-development preferred
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Nice to have:
Master’s degree preferred
some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software preferred
Competency in Technology Expertise (Preferred)
Familiarity with wind/solar/battery power project-development preferred
What we offer:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility