Associate Development Manager, Solar Development (West)

Deriva Energy is seeking an Associate Development Manager for Solar Development in Charlotte, NC, focusing on projects in the western U.S. The role involves managing the project development process, collaborating with stakeholders, conducting due diligence, and supporting financial analysis for renewable energy projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. A passion for renewable energy development is essential.
Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, talented, and experienced individual to join our team as a Renewable Energy Associate Development Manager covering projects located roughly in the western half of United States. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Solar Development - West to execute on solar and energy storage projects at new and existing renewable facilities to drive significant growth in renewable energy investment opportunities across multiple regions of the US, leveraging the support and resources of a large owner-operator.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage project development process from inception to completion: project management, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders, due diligence and fatal flaw analysis, resource assessment, site control, legal, interconnection, community and government affairs, permitting, marketing, construction support, and project finance
• Managing project schedules, budgets, consultants, and vendors
• Support the identification and development of new solar energy investment opportunities in multiple regions of the US
• Support internal and external parties to facilitate power offtake opportunities
• Negotiating real estate agreements critical to the project’s success
• Coordinating with project landowners and various community stakeholders concerning the project’s development
• Support the building of a project’s financial analysis and modeling to assess project viability and profitability
• Support asset divestitures by providing information requested by internal M&A leads in order to maximize returns on investment
• Lead due diligence efforts for potential investment projects, ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and technical requirements
• Collaborate with other developers to execute on co-located renewable energy projects
• Stay up to date on market trends, regulatory policies, and technologies in the renewable energy sector
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry partners, investors, and stakeholders
• Provide input into the overall business development strategy and participate in strategic planning initiatives

If you are passionate about renewable energy development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• In addition to a degree, five (5) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications
• Masters, MBA, or Law Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in business development, project finance, or related field, with a focus on renewable energy investments
• Utility scale renewables origination and greenfield development experience
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated history of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to bring renewable energy projects to commercial operation
• Proven track record of successful project origination and execution in the renewable energy sector
• Strong financial acumen with working knowledge of leveraging complex financial analysis and modeling
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Working knowledge of renewable energy technologies, market trends, and regulatory policy incentives, wholesale electricity markets, interconnection, real estate contracts, and tax abatements
• Experience with due diligence processes for energy investments
• Strong leadership abilities, team player, which includes the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to travel as needed for project development and due diligence activities

Working Conditions
• This is a remote position.
• Up to 50% travel should be anticipated to conduct prospect site visits, manage existing development projects, and attend in-person meetings at the company’s Charlotte, NC headquarters.

The salary for this role is estimated to be within the range of $120,000.00 to $145,000.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.