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Job Description

Position Overview 

As a Manager, Renewable Development, you will manage the development of utility-scale solar and wind energy projects throughout the United States. This position will be in our Chicago headquarters. 

Responsibilities 

Manage wind and/or solar projects within the United States 

Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project 

Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives 

Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance 

Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners. 

Coordinate landowner communication efforts. 

Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits 

Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders. 

Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities. 

Oversee project design. 

Assist project budgeting and scheduling. 

Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support. 

Required Skills 

Bachelors degree

4+ years of work experience in the renewable and/or clean energy industry or relevant experience

Valid Drivers License

Travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time.

Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills 

Bachelor’s in Business or Engineer, Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus 

Ability to manage the development and strategic process for wind and/or solar energy projects. 

Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills. 

Strong public speaking and personal skills. 

Ability to write effective, concise reports. 

Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous. 

Relevant work experience in environment, permitting, land or development preferred

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.