Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

About the Team 

Invenergy’s Renewable Development team is responsible for generating new wind, solar, and storage opportunities for the company by identifying potential projects and advancing them through the development process. This includes site identification, permitting, resource measurement, establishing interconnection positions and community engagement. 

Position Overview 

As a Manager, Renewable Development, you will manage the development of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage energy projects within the upper Midwest of the United States. This position will be in our Chicago or Denver office. 

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Responsibilities 

Manage wind, solar, and storage projects within the upper Midwest of 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 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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

4+ years work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry. 

A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel 25% of the time to project sites.

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 and wind project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.

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

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Salary Range

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.