Project Developer

Nova Clean Energy is seeking a Project Developer in Austin, TX, to manage utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. Responsibilities include project scheduling, land acquisition, permitting, and stakeholder communication. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2+ years of experience in the energy sector, with strong organizational and communication skills. The role requires domestic travel and offers benefits like unlimited PTO and comprehensive insurance.
Description

Who We Are

Nova Clean Energy is a renewable energy company focused on developing and constructing utility-scale projects across the United States. We have the patience, creativity, and capital to take a long-term view of the evolution of US energy markets. We are investing in the large-scale projects needed to advance the energy transition.

About The Role

The Project Developer will be responsible for supporting the development and management of a pipeline of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects in ERCOT. This is a highly collaborative role leveraging the support of the internal team and external consultants to obtain land, interconnection, permits, and other crucial project milestones.
• Work with Managers and Directors to identify areas suitable for the development of utility-scale renewable energy and/or storage projects in assigned markets.  
• Support the management and creation of project schedules, checklists, budgets, and maintain strong document control.  
• Lead site control efforts and coordinate communications and events with land agents and landowners.
• Participate in and support permitting processes.  
• Communicate with internal and external subject matter experts to gather information about the prospective development area and advance and de-risk the project.  
• Represent Nova Clean Energy with landowners, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication throughout the project development process with a high level of accuracy and integrity. 

About You

You have a few years of experience in the energy industry and enjoy working with a diverse array of stakeholders. You’re organized and can create multi-year schedules and budgets for large, multi-faceted projects. You have strong communication and relationship-building skills, and thrive in a nimble and adaptive business environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related field with relevant work experience
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Individuals with experience in land acquisition within oil and gas industry are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge in two or more of the following is required: real estate and land acquisition, discretionary permitting, the interconnection process, a technical understanding of wind, solar and/or storage projects, RFP assembly and response and PPA negotiations support, and/or wholesale market/RTO market operations knowledge
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a flat organization
• Ability to travel domestically as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license

Benefits
• Unlimited PTO policy and encouragement to take PTO with a pre-tax vacation stipend
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance policies including HSA & FSA accounts
• 401k with company match
• Generous professional development and/or degree program reimbursement policies
• Paid parental leave for all new parents

Nova Clean Energy is Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Nova Clean Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or other information concerning potential candidates from any third-party recruiting firms or employment agencies. If you would like to provide your information for consideration on future searches where we engage external support, please reach out to [email protected] so our talent acquisition team can reach out when necessary.