Associate, Project Development, East

Job Application for Associate Project Development East at Clearway Energy

**Apply Now:** Associate Project Development East at Clearway Energy

**Location:** Houston, Texas, United States

**What The Role Is:** Reporting to the Sr. Director Project Development, the Associate Project Development is responsible for both supporting and directly managing the development of projects across Clearway's East Region (PJM, ISO NE, and NYISO). The Associate will be a key member of the East Region team charged with the development and execution into construction of Clearway Energy Group's solar, wind, and storage project pipeline. The position will work with various 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 and transmission, and power marketing. Candidates should also have experience with engineering procurement and/or construction (EPC) engagement. Preferred experience developing projects in multiple technologies and experience in PJM, ISO NE, and/or NYISO as well as having been through successful project financing processes. This position may be remote with a strong preference for candidates based within or proximate to the geographies comprising Clearway's East Region.

**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 project and portfolio acquisitions including comparison and prioritization of multiple opportunities based on common metrics.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants on various aspects of project development such as interconnection requests, studies, and critical project contracts and agreements.
• Support projects through financing diligence efforts to support obtaining commitments prior to construction and at term conversion.
• Coordinate with the Origination team on the marketing of development stage projects for new power purchase agreements.
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules, prepare materials describing project development opportunities, and maintain industry relationships and current knowledge of market drivers.

**What You'll Bring:**

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or related field.
• Understanding and ability to navigate complex permitting pathways for energy projects in the Eastern United States.
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in the renewable energy industry in the U.S.
• Ability to travel as required to projects within the footprint of Clearway's East Region.
• Experience and familiarity with all facets of land development, landowner engagement and negotiation, contracting, title resolution, and other real estate elements.
• Experience managing project schedules and budgets.

**Nice to Have:**

• Advanced study in business, finance, law, environmental science, or public policy.
• Preferred experience and knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations, or customer market signals that impact renewable projects.
• Battery storage experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of power and transmission markets is preferred.

**Salary Range:** $103,000 - $140,000 USD

For more information about Clearway Energy Group, please visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

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