Renewable Energy Project Development Associate

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for supporting and assisting with all activities associated with the development of renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to project managers on all aspects associated with renewable energy projects
• Researches, understands and communicates local zoning requirements
• Organizes and compiles zoning applications on a timely basis
• Fulfills applications and permitting requirements for local, state and/or federal, including but not limited to interconnection applications, CBED, FERC/NPRB, Environmental agencies, FAA/Dept. of Aeronautics, SHPO, PSC Approvals, etc.
• Becomes proficient in technology specific resource assessments and Windpro modeling
• Coordinates, assists and becomes proficient in preparing customer communication documents
• Assists in organization of public outreach events
• Executes consultant service contracts, manages timeline and ensures adequate deliverables
• Manages tasks according to budgets and schedules
• Drafts reports to support Project Financial Analysis
• Assists and liases Client Contract & Subcontract Management
• Assists Project Manager with Change Order Management
• Drafts Project Correspondence for RFI’s, Submittals and Transmittals
• Identifies development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance
• Identifies potential landowners and lead landowner communication efforts
• Negotiates landowner contracts
• Takes a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point)
• Strong organizational, time management, and accounting skills
• Ability to write effective, concise reports
• Ability to work professionally with clients, landowners, vendors, employees, managers and supervisors
• Ability to travel as needed to interact with customers, visit local officials and attend zoning meetings

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of business related experience required
• Experience in the development of utility scale wind projects is required

Education & Training:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a relevant field preferred

• *Equivalent education and experience will be considered