Project Development Advisor

ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world's natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.

The Project Development Advisor will support a broad range of pre-construction development activities on projects within ENGIE's portfolio of utility-scale solar assets across the United States. You will work on all aspects of early to late-stage project development, such as, local, state, and federal permitting including community and AHJ outreach and public hearings, environmental site assessment, and project financing due diligence support. You will work closely with land and greenfield teams, interconnection experts, as well as pre-construction, engineering and project delivery departments, and other aspects of wind , solar and storage project development to ultimately fulfill the company's renewable energy aspirations and growth strategy within North America.

This position can sit in Houston, Chicago, and Santa Barbara, and will report to the VP of Development East.

What you'll do:

• Manage and actively drive development activities of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects from feasibility to the start of construction
• Manage all aspects of environmental site assessment, permitting, transmission/interconnection, land acquisition, and design activities in close collaboration with SMEs
• Engage consultants, review their findings, and ensure implementation
• Research new industry developments, tax incentives, technologies, etc.
• Manage permit application preparation and attend public permitting hearings
• Manage agency and AHJ submittals and interactions on local, state, and federal level
• Develop project model underwriting assumptions in alignment with investment criteria and off-take origination efforts
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders to keep them informed throughout the development process, including attending community engagement events
• Maintain database tracking project progress
• Support energy offtake, financing, and project M&A discussions and document preparation
• Prepare investment presentation materials for ENGIE investment committees
• Review project pro forma financial models to understand how returns are impacted
• Remain abreast of renewable energy opportunities in the United States and the national industry trends impacting the future of renewable development opportunities and their competitiveness as they relate to customers
• Represent ENGIE at industry advocacy groups and national renewable energy events as attendee, speaker, panelist and renewable energy leader

What you bring:

• A minimum of seven (7) years related experience, preferably in renewable energy development or other fields of project development with the ability to navigate permitting processes and community involvement
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Environmental, Business Administration or Economics preferred
• Detail-oriented individual who will proactively pursue required information
• Skilled in project management with the ability to multi-task and prioritize critical path tasks
• Highly capable of working constructively and maintaining good relationships with public officials and agencies
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to present to a wide range of audiences, including landowners, potential offtakers, government officials, and corporate leaders
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Results-oriented professional with the ability to work well with geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be available to travel up-to 40% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree ofaccuracy
• Ability to use personal computercalculator, etc.

Why ENGIE?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as "protected characteristics") as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range: $92,395-$236,600 USD, annually
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors

• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• At ENGIEwe understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
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