Project Developer

Develop Impacting Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects
Become an active participant in the push towards a clean energy future

About Our Client

Our client is an IPP that focus on utility scale solar, storage and wind projects. They cover projects nationwide throughout WECC, CAISO, SPP, MISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO and ISO-New England. Their company is made up of around 450 employees and employees can work on an 100% remote basis.

Job Description

Seeking a Project Developer to be responsible for:

Lead project development of utility scale solar assets from site origination through financial close/start of construction.
Site and permit facilities on agricultural land.
Negotiate lease agreements and purchase option agreements
Manage local community relationships through design and financing to secure additional support as needed for road use agreements, zoning support, and property tax incentives.
Manage internal and external resources (engineering, finance, legal, environmental, etc) to successfully develop projects.
Maintain an overview of the relevant business and competitive environment, including regulatory and environmental rules.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

2-4 years of experience in the development of renewable energy projects - preferably solar + storage.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science or related field
Impressive track record and experience in development of renewable energy projects
Previous applicable experience working in a commercial negotiation environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Strong interpersonal skills - able to work and communicate effectively with a cross-functional internal team, vendors, consultants, various project stakeholders, authorities having legal control, utilities, state agencies etc.
Please still apply if you have smaller scale projects but could see yourself contributing