RWE AG
Director, Utility-scale Development, South Region
RWE AG, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Location(s):Austin, TX, US, 78701RWE 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
Director, Utility-Scale Development
will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North America.Responsibilities:Reporting to the regional development VP, be part of the management team of the region together with the other Development DirectorsManage a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of construction. Lead the team of developers assigned to such portfolio of projectsSet the development strategy in the assigned geographies. Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teamsSupport more junior developers and steer the projects in the portfolio over the full lifecycle, working with a strong backbone of internal subject matter experts and external consultants. This includes site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financingDrive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial leversLead the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A teamPrepare management presentation and drive internal approval processesManage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projectsActively 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 8 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 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 ability to manage customer relationshipsDemonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables spaceExcellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and TeamsStrong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlinesStrong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverablesAbility to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a teamMotivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilitiesProven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgroundsResponds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachableIs detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business conceptsThis position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.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 on 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.Apply now with just a few clicks:
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86952Any questions?
Contact in Recruiting:
Amanda Redman,
Contact in the specialist department:
Scott Spence
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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
Director, Utility-Scale Development
will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North America.Responsibilities:Reporting to the regional development VP, be part of the management team of the region together with the other Development DirectorsManage a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of construction. Lead the team of developers assigned to such portfolio of projectsSet the development strategy in the assigned geographies. Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teamsSupport more junior developers and steer the projects in the portfolio over the full lifecycle, working with a strong backbone of internal subject matter experts and external consultants. This includes site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financingDrive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial leversLead the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A teamPrepare management presentation and drive internal approval processesManage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projectsActively 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 8 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 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 ability to manage customer relationshipsDemonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables spaceExcellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and TeamsStrong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlinesStrong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverablesAbility to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a teamMotivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilitiesProven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgroundsResponds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachableIs detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business conceptsThis position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.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 on 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.Apply now with just a few clicks:
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86952Any questions?
Contact in Recruiting:
Amanda Redman,
Contact in the specialist department:
Scott Spence
#J-18808-Ljbffr