Associate/Senior Associate, Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Propel renewable energy storage initiatives across various regions, from initial greenfield identification and acquisition to readiness for construction.

• Oversee internal resources and manage teams of external consultants.

• Assist senior developers while taking the lead on designated projects.

• Ensure control of sites, access, and interconnection; help with ordering, reviewing, and resolving title issues.

• Determine permitting necessities and aid in the preparation of permit applications and adherence to regulations.

• Implement public relations and outreach strategies with local officials, stakeholders, and community members.

• Investigate and interpret generator interconnection tariff regulations.

• Prepare and submit interconnection applications while overseeing interconnection studies and financial implications.

• Manage project budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and financial analysis.

• Develop and present project scopes, timelines, and cost-effective budgets for internal approval.

• Collaborate with engineering, legal, finance, procurement, construction, energy marketing, and executive teams.

• Identify and mitigate project risks, providing clear updates on project status.

• Assist in tracking and bidding for commercial offtake opportunities.

• Travel to project sites to engage with landowners, permitting officials, and local authorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or other advanced degree is advantageous.

• 1-3 years of demonstrated development experience in the renewable energy sector, preferably in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Excellent organizational abilities.

• Confident speaker with a commitment to enhancing presentation skills.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software for scheduling, budgeting, and presentations.

• Experience with financial modeling is preferred.

• Driven to work within a small team in a dynamic, remote setting.

• Willingness to travel.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Capability to identify and differentiate colors.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

• No requirement for employment sponsorship in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health savings accounts.

• 401K retirement options.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability (basic and voluntary).

• Paid parental leave.

• Spending accounts (FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter, Wellness).

• Paid time off.