Energy Storage Project Coordinator

beBee Careers is hiring an Energy Storage Project Coordinator in Portland, OR. The role involves developing utility-scale energy storage projects, identifying land opportunities, negotiating agreements, and supporting project development activities. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy, land negotiations, and project financing. Strong communication skills and familiarity with energy storage are essential. This is a full-time position with no degree requirement.
Renewable Energy Project Development Professional

We are seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Project Development Professional to join our team and contribute to the development, execution, and operation of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects.

About the Position:
• The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of the renewable energy project development life-cycle and be able to identify land opportunities for ideal development sites.
• The role requires the ability to handle negotiations and agreements with land owners and other stakeholders involved in land acquisition and development.
• Previous experience with land permitting is highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and research land opportunities for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects, collaborating with land-owners to drive community engagement.
• Contribute to initiatives related to site acquisition, financing, and development of utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy projects, including responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Negotiate site control agreements with landowners for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects.
• Support development activities for both new and ongoing utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects, focusing on tax abatement, permitting, and environmental compliance.

Essential Qualifications:
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, battery storage, LNG, or natural gas with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), developers, or owners.
• Hands-on experience with real estate transactions and contracts for projects with developers in renewables, natural gas, LNG, or energy storage.
• Thorough understanding of the RFP/RFQ process in relation to project development initiatives.
• Proficiency in project siting, permitting, prospecting, and due diligence initiatives for utility-scale renewable projects.
• Experience with site prospecting, land negotiations, and project financing initiatives.
• Familiarity with energy storage, battery storage, or solar + storage is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.