Development Manager

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Utility-scale Development team at RWE Clean Energy 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 Development Manager will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North AmericaThe Utility-scale Development team at RWE Clean Energy 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. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding 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 the project’s financial attractiveness and identify the 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

Job Requirements and Experiences: 

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields
• Advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US
• Proven track record of developing large energy projects across the development lifecycle
• Strong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, and construction management
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, communication skills, organization skills and work ethic
• Motivated self-starter, “can-do” attitude connected with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams and eager to learn new tools

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $114,000 -$171,000. 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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).  

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.