VP, Energy Campus Development

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Business Development
Remuneration: Exempt

RWE is a global energy company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, investing billions of dollars in the U.S. to support the accelerating demand for clean, reliable, and scalable power. As hyperscalers, public sector entities, and other large load customers pursue increasingly complex energy solutions, RWE is advancing an Energy Campus strategy—integrated, multi technology energy platforms designed to deliver scale, reliability, and flexibility.

The Vice President, Energy Campus Project Development is responsible for originating and advancing integrated energy campus project opportunities from early concept through readiness for Final Investment Decision (FID). The role focuses on project development of the investment opportunity itself—including site strategy, technology integration, development pathways, and risk/value definition—and does not own commercial origination, customer contracting, or offtake negotiations.

A core mandate of this role is to enable strong collaboration between RWE’s renewables and flexible generation project development organizations, ensuring that multi technology energy campus opportunities are coherently structured, development ready, and positioned for investment approval.

While U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal agency programs represent an important pathway for identifying and advancing energy campus opportunities, this role is intentionally scoped broadly to support a diversified pipeline of projects across customers, markets, and development mechanisms.

Role Responsibilities:

• Originate and advance energy campus project opportunities by identifying sites, development pathways, and integrated technology configurations capable of supporting large‑scale load requirements
• Lead project‑level origination and development focused on defining the investment opportunity (site control, interconnection strategy, permitting pathways, technology integration), distinct from commercial or offtake origination
• Drive cross‑technology development coordination between renewable energy and flexible generation project development teams to deliver integrated, multi‑asset projects through pre‑FID milestones
• Shape early‑stage development concepts into cohesive, investment‑ready energy campus proposals, including risk identification, value drivers, sequencing, and critical decision paths
• Partner closely with the Flexgen Project Development organization to align development scope, technical feasibility, and milestone planning across integrated assets
• Collaborate with Structured Origination to ensure energy campus concepts are compatible with investment structures and risk allocation, while clearly avoiding ownership of deal execution or commercial negotiations
• Coordinate with Flexgen Business Development to ensure customer needs and market context inform project definition, without assuming responsibility for customer contracting or offtake agreements
• Work with External Affairs to leverage policy, regulatory, and government‑program insights (including DOE and other federal agencies) in support of project development strategy
• Advance selected energy campus opportunities through internal development gates and prepare clear, decision‑quality materials for senior leadership and investment committees
• Represent RWE in select external engagements related to project development, site strategy, and public‑sector programs, as appropriate
• Support portfolio prioritization, pipeline governance, and development resourcing discussions for energy campus opportunities across geographies

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, or related field
• Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 12 years in energy infrastructure, project development, or complex energy systems
• Demonstrated experience advancing multi‑technology projects in a matrixed organization
• Exposure to federal, state, or policy‑driven development programs strongly preferred
• Integrated Project Development: Ability to define and advance complex, multi‑asset investment opportunities
• Development Leadership: Strong understanding of development pathways across renewable and conventional technologies
• Matrix Collaboration: Proven effectiveness working across distinct development and commercial organizations
• Strategic Judgment: Ability to balance technical, regulatory, policy, and investment considerations
• Executive Communication: Clear, concise articulation of risks, value, and development pathways
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $206,000 - $308,000. 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.

Benefits offered: 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.

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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.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.