Renewable Energy Project Developer

We are a team of renewable energy professionals who are passionate about the environment, community, and shared social values. Our team is looking for a project developer who will work with our development team on wind and solar energy projects in New York and New England.

We are seeking candidates based in the Greater Boston area or Upstate New York (including Albany, Syracuse, Watertown, Binghamton, and surrounding regions), with the ability to travel regularly throughout the Northeast.

This is a results-oriented role that would suit a highly motivated individual with experience in renewable energy development. The successful candidate will lead many aspects of the early-stage and late-stage development of wind and solar energy projects. The Project Developer will work with WEB Renewable Energy USA, LLC’s (WEB) team members with expertise in renewable energy policy and incentives, real estate, GIS, legal, design, permitting, site preparation, finance and construction.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and support other renewable energy project work within a team environment.

• College or University Degree.
• At least 5 years of work experience in the renewable energy sector, or related development field.
• Valid driver’s license.

• played a significant role in developing wind and / or solar energy projects that have achieved commercial operation.
• experienced with technical components of solar and / or wind energy development, including project siting, site design, interconnection feasibility analysis, and securing offtake through traditional PPAs, VPPAs, and C&I buyers
• ability to manage early-stage and late-stage project development activities up to COD for any projects under their purview. The development team works closely with other groups within the organization, e.g.: project design and engineering, construction, finance, legal and marketing
• evaluates new project opportunities and presents recommendations based on review of state policy, legislation, compliance filings and market dynamics
• identifies strategic points of interconnection on the grid based on available capacity, and manages interconnection requests with various ISOs and RTOs
• assists construction team as necessary to bring projects to operation
• familiar with management and direction of third-party consultants and can review their reports
• familiar with project management procedures, including project scheduling and budgeting
• understands and can work within local and state legislation, regulations, and policies specific to solar and / or wind energy development and operation
• comfortable with community outreach, public presentations, contract negotiation, and communications across a spectrum of outside partners (landowners, local and state government representatives, community members, suppliers, etc.) for successful development of renewable energy projects
• understands common renewable energy development contracts (land agreements, PPAs, PILOTs, MIPAs)
• understans basic renewable energy engineering and technical design considerations for solar and battery storage projects.
• excellent communication and reporting skills, strong attention to detail, extremely organized and able to manage a myriad of competing priorities
• executes complex assignments with initiative, quality, professionalism, and timeliness
• exhibits creativity, has a solid sense of humor, high energy, responds well to pressure, meets deadlines, and can work independently, as well as with a team
• builds and maintains a network of connections in the industry and attends industry events
• experience with MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst, Helioscope, Wind Pro and other design software
• experience with energy storage

The above job specifications do not imply that these requirements are exclusive standards for the position. Candidates will be given instruction, and perform related duties, as may be required by their manager

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, WEB offers a result-based bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, Flexible Fridays, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, and team events.

• full time employment with an international renewable energy developer and operator
• flexible work location:
  Boston area (MA) is preferred, but upstate NY would be considered
• work from our office in Boston, MA, remotely or semi-remotely;
• willingness to travel within the North-East of the US on a regular basis is required;
• reports to the CEO;
• compensation to be determined based on experience;
• continuing education and training opportunities;
• start date: TBD. ASAP is preferred;

WEB is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to strive for equal opportunity employment and recruitment…