项目开发主管

The Project Development Lead is responsible for the development of utility-scale renewable energy-powered (wind and solar) generation projects from the project identification stage through financial closing and start of construction.

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for local state, federal, and regional permitting of utility-scale wind farms and solar parks
• Oversee the preparation of proposals that are submitted to utilities
• Obtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain wind and solar power projects
• Identify prospective projects with suitable wind resource, electric transmission access, and site characteristics
• Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including elected officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and community leaders, to support project development
• Participate in policy outreach efforts to government officials regarding wind industry issues
• Monitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third parties
• Manage the environmental study and permitting process
• Support the financial analysis and modeling of the project
• Manage project-level expenditures and invoice processing
• Develop project budgets
• Particípate in interconnection agreement negotiations
• Work with internal resources, such as the Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis and Energy Assessment teams
• Provide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documents
• Research energy market and competition on an ongoing basis
• Communicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional team
• Negotiate and establish local agreements that address tax abatement, Road Use and Decommissioning
• Participate in Power Purchase Agreement negotiations
• Additional duties as required

Employment type

Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule

Work site

Houston, Texas; Overland Park, Kansas

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred

Travel

Intermittent, up to 50%

Behavioral Requirements

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision
• Strong interest in renewable energy
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
• Familiarity with wind and solar power project development preferred
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity
• Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability

Physical demands & working conditions

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• 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;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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