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Associate, Wind and Solar Development

Organization:
Duke Energy
Region:
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
End of contest:
December 15, 2017
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Sales & marketing
Description

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work and competitive pay and benefits.

Associate, Wind and Solar Development - This position will support business development efforts for complex renewable energy projects across Duke Energy's regulated jurisdictions with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The Associate of Wind and Solar Development will be responsible for managing project development activities across a portfolio of wind and solar projects. The Associate, under the direction of the individual project Development Managers, will be responsible for all elements of advancing development including, initial siting, obtaining land control by negotiating leases or purchase options, engaging in community and stakeholder outreach, applying for and obtaining permits, securing interconnection rights, and negotiating, structuring, and executing engineering, procurement and construction contracts. In addition, the Associate will create and update project financial pro forma models in excel to conduct preliminary deal screening and returns analysis; prepare investment memoranda for project funding approval, and support filings to  obtain regulatory approval for the utilities investment in the asset. The Associate will support utility RFPs for wind and solar, asset acquisitions, and work with the Development team to develop market assessments, regulatory and policy reviews of target markets, and growth strategy and execution plans for senior management.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Support development of multiple renewables projects from inception to start of construction
  • Generate business leads and opportunities to grow the project pipeline
  • Develop partner relationships, both internally and externally, that can assist in the growth of the business and closing deals
  • Prepare project development plans,  budgets, schedules, and capital budgets
  • Develop project models to assess project returns and recommend deal terms necessary to close transactions
  • Structure, negotiate, and execute land control agreements
  • Apply for and obtain zoning and conditional use permits
  • Structure, negotiate, and execute interconnect agreements
  • Structure, negotiate, and execute EPC agreements
  • Prepare and submit project proposals into competitive project procurement processes
  • Explore and assess energy and renewable energy markets, trends, customers and competitors

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • MBA in business with demonstrated interest in energy and project development
  • Minimum 1-2 years' experience in energy business development, preferably in solar and/or wind project development (utility/large scale) with demonstrated ability in deal structuring with various counterparties (greenfield project developers, IPPs, utilities, C&I customers and other off takers)
  • Ability to understand the key commercial and legal aspects of major contracts in the industry (PPA, REC, EPC, O&M, Asset Management, etc.)
  • Strong financial modeling with experience with financing for renewable energy projects
  • Experience in working in a matrix-based organization
  • Experience in coordinating diverse external and internal partners on complex, strategic initiatives
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Desired Characteristics:

  • A high level of determination, commitment and a passion for the renewable energy industry
  • Excellent ability to work independently
  • Ability to initiate programs with limited definition, identify a path, change direction when necessary, communicate progress and break through resistance when necessary
  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to digest complex information into a clear message
  • Excellent organization, follow-up skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Excellent negotiating skills, with ability to debate and influence
  • Experience in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Professional approach, proven good judgment, creative problem solving capability
  • Strong relationship management skills

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Contact

Duke Energy

526 S Church St

Charlotte

North Carolina United States

www.duke-energy.com