What The Role Is

Reporting to the Director, Project Development, the Associate, Project Development is responsible for both supporting and directly managing the development of projects across the West region of the U.S. The Associate will be a key member of the regional team that is charged with the development and execution of the construction of Clearway Energy Group’s solar, wind, and storage project pipeline across California, Hawaii, and the Desert Southwest. The position will work with the Business Development, Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, and Construction teams across the full project lifecycle from origination to commissioning and all associated activities required to bring projects to successful commercial operation.

Candidates should have prior professional renewable energy project development experience with the ability across project siting, land and real estate, regulatory and environmental permitting, interconnection, transmission, and power marketing. Candidates should also have experience with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) engagement and have been through one or more successful project financing processes. Experience working in CAISO and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) power and transmission markets is preferred.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and support the development of complex large-scale renewable energy projects from initial project proposal and siting, through to permitting, design, interconnection, approval, contracting, financing, and handover to construction.
• Identify, propose, and implement creative or alternative project development approaches that reduce exposure to permitting risks, optimize development schedules, or create additional project value.
• Support or manage due diligence on development-stage projects and portfolio acquisitions, including comparison and prioritization of multiple opportunities based on common siting, permitting, interconnection, power marketing, and other project metrics.
• Support the administration of development services agreements with local/regional development partners; manage a network of local project stakeholders (e.g., technical consultants, surveyors, land persons, etc.).
• Collaborate with the internal Land Acquisition team to perform and/or manage third-party-led land campaigns to secure adequate site control to support generation and interconnection facilities.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints, technology options, schedule implications, interconnection applications, and studies.
• Coordinate and provide input to project interconnection requests, load-flow and congestion studies, and other necessary aspects of securing project transmission.
• Support the negotiation and diligence of critical project contracts and agreements, including PPAs, GIAs, Turbine Supply Agreements, and EPC contracts.
• Support projects through financing diligence efforts to support obtaining cash equity, tax equity, and/or project debt commitments before the start of construction, and at term conversion.
• Coordinate and strategize with the Origination team on the marketing of development-stage projects for new power purchase and offtake agreements, including submitting responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules, including navigating internal project stage-gate reviews and investment decisions.
• Help prepare and present materials describing project development opportunities to management.
• Maintain industry relationships/contacts and current knowledge of market drivers and industry trends to facilitate proactive development posture and early-mover positioning as opportunities materialize.

What You'll Bring

• A 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 2 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.).

What Would Be Nice

• Advanced study in business, finance, law, environmental science, or public policy is highly preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations, or customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects in Clearway’s West Region are preferred.
• Battery storage experience a plus.
• Knowledge of the CAISO and or WECC power and transmission markets is preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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What The Role Is

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Project Development, the Manager, Project Development is responsible for the development of wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Central region as a key member of a regional team charged with the development and execution into construction of Clearway Energy Group’s solar, wind, and storage project pipeline across the region. The position will lead the development of a portfolio of projects and will work with the Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, and Construction teams across the full project lifecycle required to bring projects to successful commercial operation. 

Candidates should have prior professional renewable energy project development experience with the ability across project siting, land and real estate, regulatory and environmental permitting, interconnection, transmission, and power marketing. Candidates should also have experience with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) engagement and have been through one or more successful project financing processes. Preferred experience developing projects in multiple technologies and experience in MISO, ERCOT, SPP, or similar markets.*This job posting is open to multiple locations, but represents one available position*

Pay Range by Location:
Scottsdale, Denver, Houston - $134,000 - $158,000
San Diego, Princeton - $147,000 - $174,000
San Francisco - $161,000 - $190,000

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain industry relationships/contacts and current knowledge of market drivers, industry trends, and competitive dynamics to facilitate proactive development posture and early-mover positioning as opportunities materialize
• Manage and execute the development of complex large-scale renewable energy projects from initial project proposal and siting, through to permitting, design, interconnection, approval, contracting, financing, and handover to construction
• Identify, propose, and implement creative or alternative project development approaches that reduce exposure to permitting risks, optimize development schedules, or create additional project value
• Direct and conduct due diligence on development-stage projects and portfolio acquisitions, including comparison and prioritization of multiple opportunities based on common siting, permitting, interconnection, power-marketing, and other project metrics
• Manage and administer development services agreements with local/regional development partners; manage network of local project stakeholders (e.g., technical consultants, surveyors, land persons, etc.)
• Collaborate with the engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints, technology options, schedule implications, interconnection applications, and studies
• Coordinate and provide input to project interconnection requests, load-flow and congestion studies, and other necessary aspects of securing project transmission
• Lead or support the negotiation and diligence of critical project contracts and agreements, including PPAs, GIAs, equipment supply agreements, and EPC contracts
• Conduct a critical review of project pro forma models
• Lead projects through financing diligence efforts to support obtaining cash equity, tax equity, and/or project debt commitments prior to the start of construction, and at term conversion
• Market development-stage projects for new power purchase and offtake agreements, including submitting responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs) in coordination with the origination team
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules, including navigating internal project stage-gate reviews and investment decisions

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the renewable energy industry in the U.S., with direct experience 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.
• Experience managing project schedules and project budgets, as well as an understanding of key project value levers (commercial, financial, etc.).
• Experience managing cross-functional employee groups (i.e., project teams) and external stakeholders/agencies to execute on a project development strategy. An understanding of the development life cycle of wind, solar, and storage projects is preferred, along with exposure to the benefits and concerns of renewable energy.
• Knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations, or customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects in MISO, and/or ERCOT and SPP.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to successfully communicate in all situations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to travel as required (>25%).

What Would Be Nice

• Advanced study in business, finance, law, environmental science, or public policy is highly preferred.
• Battery storage experience a plus.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

#LI-Hybrid

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Project Development, the Manager, Project Development is responsible for the development of wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Central region as a key member of a regional team charged with the development and execution into construction of Clearway Energy Group’s solar, wind, and storage project pipeline across the region. The position will lead the development of a portfolio of projects and will work with the Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, and Construction teams across the full project lifecycle required to bring projects to successful commercial operation. 

Candidates should have prior professional renewable energy project development experience with the ability across project siting, land and real estate, regulatory and environmental permitting, interconnection, transmission, and power marketing. Candidates should also have experience with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) engagement and have been through one or more successful project financing processes. Preferred experience developing projects in multiple technologies and experience in MISO, ERCOT, SPP, or similar markets.*This job posting is open to multiple locations, but represents one available position*

Pay Range by Location:
Scottsdale, Denver, Houston - $134,000 - $158,000
San Diego, Princeton - $147,000 - $174,000
San Francisco - $161,000 - $190,000

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain industry relationships/contacts and current knowledge of market drivers, industry trends, and competitive dynamics to facilitate proactive development posture and early-mover positioning as opportunities materialize
• Manage and execute the development of complex large-scale renewable energy projects from initial project proposal and siting, through to permitting, design, interconnection, approval, contracting, financing, and handover to construction
• Identify, propose, and implement creative or alternative project development approaches that reduce exposure to permitting risks, optimize development schedules, or create additional project value
• Direct and conduct due diligence on development-stage projects and portfolio acquisitions, including comparison and prioritization of multiple opportunities based on common siting, permitting, interconnection, power-marketing, and other project metrics
• Manage and administer development services agreements with local/regional development partners; manage network of local project stakeholders (e.g., technical consultants, surveyors, land persons, etc.)
• Collaborate with the engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints, technology options, schedule implications, interconnection applications, and studies
• Coordinate and provide input to project interconnection requests, load-flow and congestion studies, and other necessary aspects of securing project transmission
• Lead or support the negotiation and diligence of critical project contracts and agreements, including PPAs, GIAs, equipment supply agreements, and EPC contracts
• Conduct a critical review of project pro forma models
• Lead projects through financing diligence efforts to support obtaining cash equity, tax equity, and/or project debt commitments prior to the start of construction, and at term conversion
• Market development-stage projects for new power purchase and offtake agreements, including submitting responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs) in coordination with the origination team
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules, including navigating internal project stage-gate reviews and investment decisions

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the renewable energy industry in the U.S., with direct experience 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.
• Experience managing project schedules and project budgets, as well as an understanding of key project value levers (commercial, financial, etc.).
• Experience managing cross-functional employee groups (i.e., project teams) and external stakeholders/agencies to execute on a project development strategy. An understanding of the development life cycle of wind, solar, and storage projects is preferred, along with exposure to the benefits and concerns of renewable energy.
• Knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations, or customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects in MISO, and/or ERCOT and SPP.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to successfully communicate in all situations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to travel as required (>25%).

What Would Be Nice

• Advanced study in business, finance, law, environmental science, or public policy is highly preferred.
• Battery storage experience a plus.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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What The Role Is

Reporting to the Senior Director, Environmental Permitting, the Manager, Environmental Permitting, is responsible for leading and directing discretionary permitting and environmental survey activities in support of Clearway Energy Group’s 10 GW solar, wind, and storage project pipeline. Working closely with the Development Project Manager, and other groups such as Engineering and Real Estate, the Manager will lead and provide oversight in the development and acquisition of discretionary land use permits, environmental assessments, and surveys completed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects located in the western region of the United States. The successful candidate will have at least five years of environmental consulting, land use planning, or site land development experience within the renewable energy industry or related field, with demonstrated prior expertise in leading complex discretionary permitting activities for large capital projects. Experience in supporting project acquisition and financing due diligence is also preferred. Would consider a Senior Manager level. Title and level will be confirmed based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical expertise for a pre-construction development portfolio (30 GW) of utility-scale generation solar, wind, and energy storage projects in the western region of the United States to ensure that projects obtain necessary discretionary entitlements and agency approvals and complete necessary diligence and survey activities in compliance with state and federal regulations that are required before commencing construction and achieving financial close.
• Develop a strategy with respect to discretionary permit processes and environmental compliance, including the schedule and budgets associated with those activities.
• Manage the entitlement process with local, state, and federal government authorities, including day-to-day interaction with city and county planning boards and state and federal permitting agencies.
• Manage a network of external consultants in the scoping of biological and cultural surveys and the preparation of diligence documents, including legal counsel for permit opinions and guidance.
• Careful review of documents critical to a successful permitting and financing process.
• Work collaboratively with and be responsive to requests from internal colleagues. Coordinate with and solicit feedback from a network of internal colleagues who are geographically dispersed in the preparation of land use permit applications and environmental documents.
• Conduct due diligence on pre-construction, project acquisition opportunities, including evaluating accuracy, adequacy, and implications of permits, environmental assessments prepared pursuant to local/state/federal regulations, Phase I ESAs, biological and cultural resource assessments, wetland delineations, and land use restrictions.
• In partnership with the development team, review zoning, floodplain, biological resources, wetlands, permitting fees, entitlement processes, and other site-specific considerations to support early project development.
• Support the resolution of land development-related issues that arise during financing, including ensuring that projects comply with lender and tax equity requirements for discretionary permits and land use.
• Support the implementation of creative project development approaches that reduce exposure to permitting risks, minimize permitting requirements, and/or optimize development schedules.
• Evaluate and propose solutions that may arise from various stakeholder concerns during the entitlement process.
• Track and engage with advocacy groups to leverage industry support to address streamlined and efficient permitting in the Western US.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, land use planning, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience in the energy/utilities industry or closely related sector; prior project development experience in wind and/or solar strongly preferred.
• Experience in leading the acquisition of land use permits (including conditional use permits, special use permits, and zoning amendments), and environmental approvals and permits pursuant to state and/or federal law.
• Experience with federal permit processes, including Section 106 NHPA, Section 7 and 10 Endangered Species Act, and BLM and/or Forest Service Right-of-Way Grants.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of survey and permit requirements for the USFWS Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines, Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance, and eagle take permits.
• Demonstrated experience navigating complex, multi-faceted discretionary permitting processes related to wind/solar development, particularly projects with biological resource constraints.
• Demonstrated experience navigating the federal Endangered Species Act and pursuing incidental take authorization for listed species.
• Demonstrated experience managing or preparing eagle conservation plans, bird and bat conservation strategies, and firsthand experience navigating informal and formal consultations with USFWS concerning federally protected species such as eagles and bats, as well as other candidate species or species of concern, such as the lesser prairie chicken and/or sage grouse.

 Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledgeable in changes to state and federal regulations, particularly the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and the Nationwide Permit Program, and the ability to develop a permitting strategy with consideration to the project schedule.
• Understanding of diverse forms of renewable electrical power generation technologies (e.g., PV, wind, battery storage).
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations.
• Experience in managing consultants and influencing internal stakeholders.
• Able to summarize complex issues, identify opportunities, or next steps with limited guidance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams, are required.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and think creatively in addressing issues with agencies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Candidates for this position will be motivated self-starters who can work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% as required.

What Would Be Nice

• Demonstrated prior experience in as many of the following is strongly preferred:
  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and similar state environmental processes such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and Section 1041 regulations in Colorado.
  • State licensing processes (i.e., Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience, Energy Facility Siting Council processes, California CEC Opt-In).
  • Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Bald and Golden Eagle Act (BGEPA).
  • USFWS and state endangered species protection policies and programs, including incidental take permits pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and/or state equivalent.
  • Section 404 Nationwide Permit Program, Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act, and state-jurisdictional wetlands permitting.
  • Agricultural contracts, including the Conservation Reserve Program.
  • Successful financing of projects, addressing due diligence concerns related to environmental permitting as they arise.
  • A thorough understanding of environmental mitigation requirements and experience implementing cost-effective mitigation strategies.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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