Development Associate - Energy Storage

National Grid Renewables is seeking a Development Associate for Energy Storage in Bloomington, MN. The role involves leading the development of energy storage projects, managing site acquisition, and collaborating across departments. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of renewable energy project development experience, and be willing to travel 30%. The company focuses on community engagement and sustainable energy solutions.
National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables develops projects for corporations and utilities that seek to repower America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the competitive, unregulated Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction, and operation.

National Grid Renewables develops high value, competitive renewable energy projects. Our focus on communities and farmers means it’s not just about projects, but about the people we work with, both outside and inside our organization. National Grid Renewables Team Members embody our foundational culture of being entrepreneurial, creative, and nimble and take pride in supporting National Grid’s vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future for all.

The Role:

The Energy Storage Development Associate will lead development of National Grid Renewables’ energy storage projects. This will be a highly cross-functional, multi-disciplinary role directly contributing to commercializing opportunities in the rapidly evolving energy storage sector.

What You are Actually Doing:
• Lead energy storage project development, from site acquisition through commercialization
• Assist in developing site targeting strategies
• Represent National Grid Renewables in state and local processes throughout the project development process
• Work with the permitting department to manage state, federal, and local permitting efforts and approval processes for utility-scale energy storage projects
• Interface with the engineering and construction teams to optimize project designs, layouts, and technologies
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of project development experience in renewable energy
• Desire to work with and manage relationships with landowners and other stakeholders
• Familiarity with wholesale energy markets
• Prior experience with utility-scale energy project development
• Ability to travel 30%
• Attributes:
• Self-starter
• Achievement-driven
• Creative thinker
• Problem-solver
• Growth-seeking
• Team-driven