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Description
~ ACCIONA is one of Spain's leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, renewable energies, water and services. The Company goes back a hundred years and is made up of 30,000 professionals, and it is to be found in thirty countries on five continents. ~
Position Overview
ACCIONA Energy USA Global is seeking to a Senior Project Developer (Wind & Solar, Renewable Energy) to join the Business Development team. This position is based out of our corporate offices located in downtown, Chicago.
This role includes:
- Green field development to commercial, pre-construction stage
- Renewable Energy Projects (Wind & Solar)
Responsibilities
- Manage process to move projects from green field development to commercial, pre-construction stage
- Effectively manage green field and existing projects to ensure schedule and budget objectives are achieved
- Coordinate feasibility studies and project development activities with cross functional resources, peers, and outside consultants to ensure projects stay on track
- Negotiate land rights acquisition with landowners and address land use issues
- Work with Environmental Manager to define, apply for and manage complex federal, state, and local environmental, construction, and related permits, and support community outreach efforts with stakeholders
- Coordinate wind resource assessment activities with Wind Analysis staff
- Work with Power Marketing staff to manage interconnection studies, load flow analyses, and assist in PPA negotiations
- Identify and communicate any project risks and develop mitigation strategies for all Acciona stakeholders
- Identify and introduce new potential joint venture partners, project acquisition opportunities and green field opportunities
- Identify and develop relationships with stakeholders; effectively communicate with a range of personalities, including land owners, partners, government officials, technical experts, utilities, and consultants
- Prepare and present detailed project analysis to key Acciona stakeholders including presentation of key financial metrics
- Effectively manage internal and external relationships
- Actively participate in development of business case for growth in the North American market.
- Coordinate with other corporate departments both domestic and international
- Ensure that timelines and budgets are effectively managed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Physical Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated previous experience in energy development, specifically wind energy and/or solar PV and/or energy storage projects. Understanding of deregulated electricity markets.
- Previous experience (5 years minimum) in a relevant project management position with proven track record of building, leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, preferably in the renewable energy or other power generation industry concentration in renewable energy industry is a plus.
Experience:
- Land Acquisitions: 2 years (Preferred)
- Renewable Energy: 2 years (Preferred)
- Permitting: 2 years (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
Compensation: ACCIONA offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required, 401k retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.
Note: Travel is a minimum of 50%.
ACCIONA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals,regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.