AES Clean Energy (AES) is currently seeking an Associate Developer to assist project development efforts as a member of AES's Wind Development Team, specifically working within the Western United States. The Wind Team is responsible for internal origination, development, and commercialization of wind energy projects throughout the western United States. The successful candidate will report to the regional Director to help conduct market research, maintain project development schedules and budgets, interact with landowners and permitting authorities, and support in project development activities. This is a fast-paced role working with internal and external key stakeholders and will provide immediate exposure to all aspects of wind project development.
This position will be based in Louisville, CO at the AES Clean Energy headquarters. The role requires the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and may include travel as needed. The successful candidate will work on a cross functional team with origination, project development, legal, finance, engineering, construction, outside consultants, landowners, customers, project stakeholders, and utility companies.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct land-, market-, regulatory- and project-specific research to assist Wind Team efforts
Identify potential wind project sites throughout the country by reviewing project maps and databases including GISInteract with and establish relationships with landowners to secure site control
Manage and maintain landowner relationships, landowner communication database, and project siting database
Manage and maintain relationships with permitting authorities and secure key discretionary permits
Manage public relations including digital and mailer campaigns, open houses, and managing community concerns
Work with internal and external subject matter experts on interconnection study processes
Assist in identifying and pursing commercial offtake opportunities
Assist in creating maps and detailed reports
Maintain project schedule and budget creation for wind development pipeline
Identify and clearly articulate project risks, opportunities and recommended action(s)
Coordinate with internal and external resources to perform project development duties to assist Wind Team as required
Skills and Qualifications:- Undergraduate degree, preferably in geography, environmental sciences, business, communication, construction management, civil engineering, or related field
- 2 to 5 years of sales, engineering, project management, or development experience in renewable energy or related field!
- Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Google Earth strongly preferred
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software with strong Excel skills including document management
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Basic knowledge of wind energy fundamentals including project development, energy markets, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and contracting
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Self-motivated, very self-reliant, and capable of operating with minimum supervision
- Strong time management skills with comfortability managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Travel might be required!
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
