Associate Developer, Project Development - East

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Associate Developer will be responsible for the planning and execution of business development opportunities from identification of opportunity through completion;
• Overall responsibility for identifying and securing renewable power customers and/or transactions, and managing the pipeline of prospects; 
• Works with Senior Management to identify and develop business opportunities to acquire or develop new power facilities in attractive U.S. and/or international markets; 
• Interfaces and coordinates with a highly energetic and results-driven multi-disciplinary team of internal Hanwha resources and external consultants to ensure the viability of identified projects through thorough analysis and appropriate project management; 
• Participates in due diligence of projects, as appropriate; 
• Serves as liaison between the project development and financial analysis teams to ensure that the deal structure, economic and tax assumptions are properly analyzed; 
• Set up a detailed schedule for each task & milestone; 
• Keep monitor and manage milestones and prepare routine progress reports
• Prepares presentations to Senior Management as requested; 
• Develops and maintain relationships with U.S. and/or international industry contacts, which includes key business and government customer relationships; 
• Obtains supporting data including competitive intelligence on market opportunities for new projects; 
• Closely follows industry trends and competitor activities, including regulatory/ financial incentives, power pricing and structured financing transactions; 
• Prepares project budgets and assists Management in the completion budget reviews; 
• Understands permitting requirements, negotiate and obtain the necessary development permits (which includes relevant environmental, local, state, and federal permits and waivers) for our solar projects; 
• Focus on putting together, negotiating, and obtaining interconnection agreements with utilities that may be in different markets; 
• Work with different internal teams to negotiate contract terms (project finance, engineering, project management, procurement and legal); 
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes; and 
• All other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Development.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred candidate location: Atlanta or Houston.
• 1+ years of increasingly responsible experience in the development of renewable energy, particularly solar PV, power projects in U.S. or international power origination, business development, project development, marketing, or comparable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or similar discipline (Graduate degree preferred) 
• Willingness to travel, up to 50% of the time 
• Previous applicable experience working in a commercial negotiation environment with excellent commercial management, negotiation and influencing skills 
• Experience in managing the solar energy development process 
• Intimate knowledge of the renewable energy power market and its dynamics; the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends, including building and maintaining strong relationships with off-takers and industry leaders 
• Impressive track record closing renewable energy deals 
• Must possess an eye for broad strategy and general management and entrepreneurial expertise acquired through leadership positions in the solar and renewable energy industry 
• Strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills; and the ability to quickly work into new tasks and accommodate with new circumstances 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills