Project Developer

Recurrent Energy
US - Texas - Austin
February 3, 2025

Description

Position at Recurrent Energy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Summary

Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.

With a strong track record of originating, developing, financing, and completing nearly 11 GWp of solar and 3.7 GWh of battery storage power plants across six continents, Recurrent Energy has established a leadership position in both solar and battery storage project development. We have 26GWp of solar and 66 GWh of battery storage project under development and globally we have more than 12 GWp of contracted projects under long-term operation and maintenance agreements.

At Recurrent Energy, we believe in the power of teamwork to create a sustainable future. Join us as we work together toward a cleaner, greener tomorrow!

Position Title: Project Developer

Department:Project Development

Reports To:Director, Development - East Region

Location:Austin, TX, Ashville, NC, (Hybrid) OR Remote

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Development, East, the Project Developer will be responsible for the development of solar PV and battery energy storage projects targeting wholesale power markets across the Eastern United States. They will engage in both greenfield development and project M&A. The successful candidate will have experience in the energy industry, specifically in energy infrastructure development, with experience in project management, financial analysis, contract negotiation, an ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly, and the ability and enthusiasm to drive projects through completion.

Responsibilities
Responsible for project management and milestone advancement for new and existing project development.
Develop strategy for the identifying and filtering of site acquisition targets and work with Land Acquisition and Real Estate teams to generate new project opportunities, potentially in new markets.
Fluency in project economics: responsible for working with Business Analysis team on for each project's financial model, including accuracy of inputs and adhering to corporate modeling standards, and coordinating updates with respective internal groups.
Manage community relation and work with the Permitting team on local and state level approvals.
Manage project level progress, risks, opportunities, and economics. Provide insightful analysis and reporting to management.
Lead project team meetings to coordinate broad communication of project events, issues, and challenges across an integrated, multidisciplinary team of colleagues.
Evaluate market and policy fundamentals to inform siting, development, and M&A strategy.
Drive decisions and prioritize resources based on a deep understanding of schedule dependencies and economic impact.
Support power marketing, permitting, EPC, and financing processes through document preparation, negotiations, and analysis.
Requirements 4-year degree or equivalent working experience; MBA or advanced degree a bonus.
1 - 2 years of experience in energy infrastructure development in wholesale markets, finance or similar transactional industries.
Successful track record of managing complex transactions and/or projects (preferably in real estate, sales management, power development, or finance).
Experience with land, permitting, interconnection, and power marketing aspects of solar and/or renewable project development.
Detailed understanding of energy markets, including NYISO, PJM and/or SERC, including solar and storage technology incentives, utility rates and tariffs, interconnection processes, and policy and regulatory environments.
Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Project/Smartsheet, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Earth.
Demonstrated ability to translate contracts and financing agreements into concise financial and economic analysis.
Ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines.
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product.
High degree of emotional intelligence, working virtually in complex teams/environments.

Recurrent Energy offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO.

Recurrent Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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