Senior Associate, Project Development

Reporting to the Director, Project Development, the Senior Associate, Project Development supports and directly manages the development of projects across the West region of the U.S. The role is a key member of the regional team responsible for developing and executing the construction of Clearway Energy Group's solar, wind, and storage project pipeline across California, Hawaii, and the Desert Southwest. The position works with Business Development, Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, and Construction teams across the full project lifecycle, from origination to commissioning. No visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Responsibilities

Manage and support the development of complex large-scale renewable energy projects from initial proposal and siting through permitting, design, interconnection, approval, contracting, financing, and handover to construction; Identify, propose, and implement creative or alternative project development approaches that reduce permitting risk, optimize schedules, or create project value; Support or manage due diligence on development-stage projects and portfolio acquisitions; Support the administration of development services agreements and manage a network of local project stakeholders; Collaborate with the Land Acquisition team to secure site control; Collaborate with engineering and external consultants to evaluate site layouts, technology options, schedules, and interconnection studies; Coordinate and provide input on interconnection requests, load-flow and congestion studies, and transmission matters; Support negotiation and diligence of PPAs, GIAs, Turbine Supply Agreements, and EPC contracts; Support financing diligence for cash equity, tax equity, and/or project debt commitments; Coordinate with the Origination team on marketing development-stage projects, including responding to RFPs; Create and manage project budgets and schedules, including stage-gate reviews and investment decisions; Help prepare and present project development materials to management; Maintain industry relationships and knowledge of market drivers and trends

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field is required; Understanding and ability to navigate complex permitting pathways for energy projects in the western United States; Ability to travel as required to projects within the footprint of Clearway's West Region (>25%); Minimum of 4 years of applicable experience in the renewable energy industry in the U.S., with direct experience and competence in full life-cycle development of utility-scale solar and/or wind projects; Experience and familiarity with all facets of land development: landowner engagement and negotiation/contracting, title resolution, subdivision, agricultural land use/water restrictions, land (ALTA) surveys, GIS, and other real estate elements as required; A high level of critical thought and a drive to manage and/or support multiple projects simultaneously; Experience managing project schedules and project budgets, as well as an understanding of key project value levers (commercial, financial, etc.); Prior professional renewable energy project development experience across project siting, land and real estate, regulatory and environmental permitting, interconnection, transmission, and power marketing; Experience with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) engagement; Experience in one or more successful project financing processes

Nice to have

Advanced study in business, finance, law, environmental science, or public policy; Experience and knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations, or customer/market signals that impact new development of renewable projects in Clearway's West Region; Battery storage experience; Knowledge of the CAISO and/or WECC power and transmission markets

Benefits

Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care; HSAs with company contributions; Health FSAs; Dependent daycare FSAs; Commuter benefits; Relocation; 401(k) plan with employer match; Life and accident insurances; Fertility programs; Adoption assistance; Generous parental leave; Tuition reimbursement; Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships; Eligibility to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals