Development Engineer / Analyst

Overview

Support development, evaluation, and execution of utility-scale power projects.

Key Responsibilities

• siting strategy
• market prioritization
• due diligence
• business case
• risk assessment
• contract negotiation

Tasks

-Supports the project development siting strategy and the identification of prioritized areas for project development based on technology application and expected addressable market -Supports project development efforts including: due diligence, business case development, risk assessment, contract negotiation and supports any and all activities up until handoff to EPC -Supports the development of greenfield self-developed projects or projects that may be acquired as part of single project acquisition or a portfolio of projects or sites

Requirements

• mba
• engineering degree
• epc
• solar
• wind
• project management

What You Bring

-A four-year degree is required with a preference for an engineering, finance, economics or accounting (or equivalent) discipline; An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred. -Experience in development, evaluation/ due diligence, and execution of solar, wind or gas-fired projects is desired. -Ability to identify project risks and mitigations, development of business cases for capital investment decisions (including forecasting of cost, revenues, and returns), and financial statements is highly desired. -Experience in asset acquisitions and contract negotiations is a plus, but aptitude and attitude are of primary importance. -Experience in some or all of the following areas: developing/executing (EPC) utility scale generation projects, electric system operations, generation O&M, generation engineering or project analysis and evaluation is required -Familiarity with EPC, Power Equipment, long-term service and maintenance contracts and contract negotiations. -Self-starter that works with a sense of urgency; works well in a team environment; maintains a positive attitude despite constantly changing priorities. -Experience and interaction in regional power markets is desired. -Experience in, and/or interacting with the following disciplines: engineering & construction, business development, project development, operations & maintenance, finance, accounting, procurement, environmental compliance, permitting, and transmission, is desired. -Thorough understanding of engineering and economics related to power generation including concepts such as megawatt, megawatt hour, solar resource assessment/energy prediction, wind resource assessment, capacity pricing, energy pricing, investment tax credits and production tax credits. -Project management skills are required. These skills include the ability to work across multiple organizations, lead a team toward a common objective, resolve problems and demonstrate clear, effective communication skills.

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About Southern Power

-Sprang to life financing and operating power plants nationwide. -Financial model centers on selling power through long‑term contracts to municipalities, cooperatives, utilities and industrial customers. -Specializes in wholesale energy, natural gas, wind, solar and renewable generation technologies. -Operates a 24/7 remote operations center for real‑time monitoring and optimization of its nationwide fleet.

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