Utility Scale Development Manager

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Development

Remuneration: Exempt

The Utility‑scale Development team at RWE Americas is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility‑scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada. The Central Development group focuses on PJM West, MISO North and SPP North markets. The Utility Scale Development Manager will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North America.

• Develop utility‑scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from green fielding to start of construction. Provide support during the construction phase to ensure successful COD
• Serve as project lead, managing large cross‑functional project teams
• Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams
• Lead greenfield campaign to add new projects to RWE’s pipeline
• Manage the full project lifecycle, working with a strong backbone of internal subject matter experts and external consultants. This includes site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre‑construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing
• Drive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial levers
• Lead the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team
• Prepare management presentation and drive internal approval processes
• Develop and manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects
• Actively participate in internal improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields. Advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of work experience, 3 applicable to renewable energy infrastructure. Experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US is preferred
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi‑task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, and strong problem‑solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail‑oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, communication skills, organization skills and work ethic.
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $116,000 - $173,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.