Associate, Business Development

~ Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is a global player with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, France and the United States. The Company develops, owns, acquires and operates run-of-river hydroelectric facilities, wind farms and solar photovoltaic parks exclusively producing renewable energy. ~

Sustainable development producing positive social, environmental and economic results guides our actions. We are not only proud of the work we do, but also of the way we do it. Our many accomplishments and continued successes are made possible by our outstanding team of employees.

Innergex, a publicly traded company, has offices in Longueuil, Vancouver, Lyon and San Diego.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director and Head of USA, the Associate – Business Development is responsible for supporting development activities and acquisitions of renewable energy projects throughout the United States, with a primary focus on wind, solar and battery storage projects. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of project development, from early stage inception or acquisition through handover to the construction team and ultimately to the COD.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Business Development team, identify and pursue new business opportunities (greenfield, acquisitions and JV) and build support for recommendations which will enable senior management to make timely decisions on whether to pursue projects;
• Collaborate with internal project specialists and external consultants to support all aspects of project development, including land acquisition, resource analysis, environmental studies, permitting, outreach, interconnection and transmission, regulatory, legal, engineering and design, power marketing and financial modeling;
• Coordinate and assist in the due diligence process for the acquisition of operating assets;
• Participate in the assessment of regulatory, technical and budgeting aspects of potential projects;
• Prepare the necessary documentation required for the submission of projects to senior management for approval;
• Report on project development status to management via written reports and participation in weekly management meetings and calls;
• Support the handover to the Construction team and support Engineering and Construction teams during the construction process; and
• Support the Finance and Legal departments during interaction with third parties (tax equity, construction financing, etc.) in order to ensure transaction terms are favorable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent;
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the development of renewable energy projects in the USA; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint).

Profile:

• Demonstrated experience and/or exposure in the development of renewable energy projects;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, expertise with project valuation and financial analysis;
• Prior knowledge and experience with key project contracts: Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Turbine and Equipment Supply Agreements, Partnership and Purchase and Sale Agreements, and Operations & Maintenance Agreements;
• Clear understanding of development processes and procedures (real estate, environmental, permitting, interconnection and transmission, finance and outreach), development timelines, and the stakeholders involved in successful project development;
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with an emphasis on interpersonal skills;
• Self-starter and tenacious. Ability to effectively work within multi-disciplinary project teams, establish sound relationships and work efficiently and courteously with partners and clients;
• Solid time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and fast-changing priorities;
• Solid organizational skills and meticulousness/detail-oriented; and
• Available for domestic and North America travel about 30% of the time.