Renewable Energy Project Developer, East Region

Description

You will join the East Region Development Team, reporting directly to the Director of the East Region. You will work together and in parallel with other internal and external subject matter experts to progress the wind and solar projects.

As a Project Developer within Scout's East Region Development Team, you will be fully responsible for leading your U.S.-based wind and solar projects through all development phases with a focus on mid- to late-stage phases. You will establish land control, coordinate applications for interconnection, and facilitate environmental, permitting, and transmission reviews. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality and profitable projects that meet all project milestones. The East Region has a primary focus in the ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, Southeast and Northeastern U.S. power markets.

• Make sound decisions under challenging circumstances using available data and your experience.
• Drive complex negotiations and independently create solutions to project-specific challenges.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including federal, state and local officials, project landowners, and surrounding community members.
• Facilitate the engagement of internal development, interconnection, origination, procurement, construction, legal, resource assessment, accounting, GIS, and finance teams.
• Coordinate various studies and manage outside consultants to meet project budget and schedule.
• Implement long-term company strategy and initiatives related to wind and solar project development.
• Create control and influence over the costs, terms, and schedules of key project milestones.
• Serve as project lead for discussions with landowners, negotiate site control agreements and secure planning / use permit approvals.
• Integrate the feedback of Scout team members into your project approach to achieve superior results.
• Support and help guide the work and professional development of Associate level team members.
• Establish organizational goals, objectives, and operating procedures in line with the overall business plans and objectives.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will be able to commute to our Boulder office on a 3/2 hybrid schedule.

• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.
• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written, verbal, and presentation format, to project teams and to senior management.
• Extensive knowledge of interconnection process, permitting, real estate, state/federal regulation, utility procurement goals, politics, law and other issues that impact development of renewable energy projects in the U.S. energy markets.
• 5+ years of wind and/or solar development experience
• Willing and available to travel significantly as needed (40%-60%) depending on project stage
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college program.
• Ability to recognize development opportunities and identify and evaluate risks related to renewable project development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS platforms (e.g., Google Earth, ArcGIS).
• Solid understanding of economic drivers for renewable energy projects.
• Willingness to work out of the Boulder office is preferred but not required.
• Efficiently and effectively manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Demonstrated ability to work in:
• Knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale wind and solar power generation development and marketing, with considerable experience leading mid- to late-stage development.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong understanding of U.S. power markets and transmission system.

Benefits

Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

Attractive bonus potential.

• Project Developer - $120,000 - $140,000
• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
• Senior Project Developer - $140,000 - $170,000

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance