Director, Renewable Development

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Director, Renewable Development, you will lead the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects in the Eastern US, where Invenergy has built and is building multiple gigawatts worth of solar, energy storage and wind. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to move multiple mid-stage projects to contracts and construction as well as to initiate new developments via greenfield activities or M&A.
Responsibilities:
Manage wind, solar, and storage project development strategies within the MISO, PJM, and TVA markets.
Leads development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of projects
Identifies development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance
Secures site control for projects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners
Obtains certain local, state and/or federal permits
Represents Invenergy with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders
Oversees generation interconnection activities including competitor intelligence and interconnection strategy
Supports economic modeling for all phases of projects
Oversees project design work with colleagues in engineering, environmental compliance and other departments to effectively coordinate development projects to construction
Manages tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support
Prepares and reviews work scopes and bids from contractors in support of development activities
Track record managing and/or coordinating both internal and external subject matter experts in the areas of permitting, engineering, and supply chain.
Working knowledge of design standards and impacts on wind, solar & storage technology, project development impacts, and project delivery on a regional basis.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years’ experience in energy project or transmission development, origination, construction or engineering.
Experience managing a team
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project site / company offices as needed, anticipated 25-50% of the time
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in related discipline such as business or engineering
Significant, successful experience supporting the design basis and specifications for site characterization and preliminary engineering works of a renewable energy project
Successful renewable power project development experience in the eastern US
Base Pay
$200,000.00 - 240,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 30% - 40%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.