Project Developer

About the Role

The Project Developer will be responsible for supporting the development and management of a pipeline of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects in ERCOT. This is a highly collaborative role leveraging the support of the internal team and external consultants to obtain land, interconnection, permits, and other crucial project milestones.  

• Work with Managers and Directors to identify areas suitable for the development of utility-scale renewable energy and/or storage projects in assigned markets.   
• Support the management and creation of project schedules, checklists, budgets, and maintain strong document control.   
• Lead site control efforts and coordinate communications and events with land agents and landowners.  
• Participate in and support permitting processes.   
• Communicate with internal and external subject matter experts to gather information about the prospective development area and advance and de-risk the project.   
• Represent Nova Clean Energy with landowners, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication throughout the project development process with a high level of accuracy and integrity.  

About You

You have a few years of experience in the energy industry and enjoy working with a diverse array of stakeholders. You’re organized and can create multi-year schedules and budgets for large, multi-faceted projects. You have strong communication and relationship-building skills, and thrive in a nimble and adaptive business environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related field with relevant work experience
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Individuals with experience in land acquisition within oil and gas industry are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge in two or more of the following is required: real estate and land acquisition, discretionary permitting, the interconnection process, a technical understanding of wind, solar and/or storage projects, RFP assembly and response and PPA negotiations support, and/or wholesale market/RTO market operations knowledge
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a flat organization
• Ability to travel domestically as needed 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO policy and encouragement to take PTO with a pre-tax vacation stipend
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance policies including HSA & FSA accounts
• 401k with company match
• Generous professional development and/or degree program reimbursement policies
• Paid parental leave for all new parents