Over the last decade or so, this organization has completed 5.5+ GW of grid-connected projects worldwide and in the United States. Our client is seeking a highly experienced renewable energy business development leader to join their growing team. An ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects while reporting to the head of the US origination team.
If you are a strong entrepreneur looking to grow your career, this is the opportunity for you!
• Identify and organize the greenfield development of solar projects using GIS tools to create and update project maps and databases based on attractive interconnection points in target regions.
• Create utility-scale solar project development prospects centered on on-site control and evaluating project interconnection, permitting, and revenue contracts.
• Coordination of the responsibilities and inputs of support services such as legal, engineering, finance, and project management
• Identify and lead deal structuring and commercial discussions for project acquisition or other partnership arrangements such as development services agreements or joint development agreements with local early-stage developers.
• Keep up-to-date on market developments and industry news/events to find business prospects quickly.
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or related master's degree preferred.
• Experience negotiating and finalizing business deals with landlords, developers, utilities, regulatory agencies, and off-takers.
• Experience with RTOs (PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, ERCOT), international environments, legal, and full-cycle development is preferred.
• Experience in the solar sector, regional legislation, and market procedures.
• Strong interest in the solar and renewables industries, as well as a strong entrepreneurial drive
• Ability to utilize Excel spreadsheets, create excel trackers and be able to use Word and Powerpoint for reporting/presentations via teams or in person.