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RWE AG

Vice President, Utility-scale Development, Central Region

RWE AG, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


RWE Clean Energy, LLCFunctional area:

Project DevelopmentRemuneration:

ExemptThe Utility-scale Development team at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada.

The VP, Utility-Scale Development

for the Central Region will be responsible for the development activities in the Midwest (across SPP, MISO, PJM) and play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North AmericaResponsibilities:The Head of Utility-scale Development will report directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) and join the management team of Onshore Renewables Development, alongside other Regional Vice PresidentsManage the regional portfolio of Utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of constructionSet the development strategy in the assigned geographies. Understand the key drivers for the project’s financial attractiveness and identify the best locations in collaboration with RWE’s strategy, commercial, and technical teamsLead a strong management team of Directors, who are responsible for the sub-regional development teamsDrive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial, and financial leversSteer the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A teamFacilitate coordination with the support and technical teams (finance, engineering, commercial, procurement, construction,…) at the executive levelManage the regional budget, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for the entire regionSponsor and prepare recommendations for major internal approvals with the SVP and C-levelActively participate in the strategy for the region and internal improvement initiativesQualifications:Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields requiredAdvanced degree is a plusMinimum of 15 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the USProven track record of developing large energy projects across the development lifecycleProven track record of managing multi-GW portfolios of energy projects across the development lifecycleStrong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, construction managementExceptional project management skillsStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationshipsExcellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and TeamsStrong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlinesProven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgroundsAbility to travel up to 50%Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For 125 years, RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role in our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.

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