Energy Northwest
Project Developer II/ I
Energy Northwest, Richland, Washington, United States, 99352
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GENERAL SUMMARY
Manage the development of renewable energy generation and energy storage projects of varying types as assigned. Create resource solutions for public power electric utilities, community entities, and other commercial interests to implement project plans from the early feasibility phase through the construction phase. Project size will vary, with typical development and construction budgets ranging from a few million dollars for small renewable projects to hundreds of millions for large conventional projects.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Project Management for all phases of development for renewable energy generation and energy storage projects, including identifying needs and opportunities; working with internal and external entities to ensure stakeholder needs are met; identification of funding sources and mechanisms; preparation of proposals and term sheets; formation and leadership of project teams; hiring and managing of outside technical consultants; preparation of project development and business plans, strategic plans and budgets, including project pro-formas; identification and development of project sites; obtainment of management, board and regulatory approvals; management of the procurement of major equipment and construction services; arrangement of project financing; coordination with Operations and Maintenance (O&M)/Professional Services for operating cost projections and project transition plans and checklists; and arranging for construction management services.
Negotiate term sheets, Power Purchase Agreements, contracts, and other development agreements with business sector manager support.
Provide direction and oversight of administrative and technical support assigned to projects.
Develop and maintain industry liaisons and current expertise for assigned power supply technologies, including attendance and/or participation on industry committees and forums, review of technical journals and periodicals and completion of selected training classes and seminars.
Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.
Must support the biennial refueling outage as designated.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Project Developer II
A Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and fourteen years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
OR
An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and sixteen years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization)
OR
A high school diploma or GED and eighteen years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
Project Developer I
A bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and eight years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
OR
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
OR
A high school diploma or GED and 12 years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
This position is open until filled.
Pay Range:
Project Developer II Salary:
$136,961 - $205,441
Midpoint:
$171,201
Project Developer I Salary:
$119,107 - $178,661
Midpoint:
$148,884
Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.
Incentive Compensation
This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
Benefits
Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
EEO is the law, click here to learn more.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Manage the development of renewable energy generation and energy storage projects of varying types as assigned. Create resource solutions for public power electric utilities, community entities, and other commercial interests to implement project plans from the early feasibility phase through the construction phase. Project size will vary, with typical development and construction budgets ranging from a few million dollars for small renewable projects to hundreds of millions for large conventional projects.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Project Management for all phases of development for renewable energy generation and energy storage projects, including identifying needs and opportunities; working with internal and external entities to ensure stakeholder needs are met; identification of funding sources and mechanisms; preparation of proposals and term sheets; formation and leadership of project teams; hiring and managing of outside technical consultants; preparation of project development and business plans, strategic plans and budgets, including project pro-formas; identification and development of project sites; obtainment of management, board and regulatory approvals; management of the procurement of major equipment and construction services; arrangement of project financing; coordination with Operations and Maintenance (O&M)/Professional Services for operating cost projections and project transition plans and checklists; and arranging for construction management services.
Negotiate term sheets, Power Purchase Agreements, contracts, and other development agreements with business sector manager support.
Provide direction and oversight of administrative and technical support assigned to projects.
Develop and maintain industry liaisons and current expertise for assigned power supply technologies, including attendance and/or participation on industry committees and forums, review of technical journals and periodicals and completion of selected training classes and seminars.
Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.
Must support the biennial refueling outage as designated.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Project Developer II
A Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and fourteen years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
OR
An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and sixteen years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization)
OR
A high school diploma or GED and eighteen years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
Project Developer I
A bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and eight years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
OR
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
OR
A high school diploma or GED and 12 years of progressively responsible exempt or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization).
This position is open until filled.
Pay Range:
Project Developer II Salary:
$136,961 - $205,441
Midpoint:
$171,201
Project Developer I Salary:
$119,107 - $178,661
Midpoint:
$148,884
Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.
Incentive Compensation
This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
Benefits
Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
EEO is the law, click here to learn more.