Description

About Us 

We are a team of renewable energy professionals who are passionate about the environment, community, and shared social values. Our team is looking for a project developer who will work with our development team on wind and solar energy projects in New York and New England. 

We are seeking candidates based in the Greater Boston area or Upstate New York (including Albany, Syracuse, Watertown, Binghamton, and surrounding regions), with the ability to travel regularly throughout the Northeast.

The Ideal Candidate 

• played a significant role in developing wind and / or solar energy projects that have achieved commercial operation.
• experienced with technical components of solar and / or wind energy development, including project siting, site design, interconnection feasibility analysis, and securing offtake through traditional PPAs, VPPAs, and C&I buyers
• ability to manage early-stage and late-stage project development activities up to COD for any projects under their purview. The development team works closely with other groups within the organization, e.g.: project design and engineering, construction, finance, legal and marketing
• evaluates new project opportunities and presents recommendations based on review of state policy, legislation, compliance filings and market dynamics
• identifies strategic points of interconnection on the grid based on available capacity, and manages interconnection requests with various ISOs and RTOs
• assists construction team as necessary to bring projects to operation
• familiar with management and direction of third-party consultants and can review their reports
• familiar with project management procedures, including project scheduling and budgeting
• understands and can work within local and state legislation, regulations, and policies specific to solar and / or wind energy development and operation
• comfortable with community outreach, public presentations, contract negotiation, and communications across a spectrum of outside partners (landowners, local and state government representatives, community members, suppliers, etc.) for successful development of renewable energy projects
• understands common renewable energy development contracts (land agreements, PPAs, PILOTs, MIPAs)
• understands basic renewable energy engineering and technical design considerations for solar and wind projects 
• excellent communication and reporting skills, strong attention to detail, extremely organized and able to manage a myriad of competing priorities
• executes complex assignments with initiative, quality, professionalism, and timeliness
• exhibits creativity, has a solid sense of humor, high energy, responds well to pressure, meets deadlines, and can work independently, as well as with a team
• builds and maintains a network of connections in the industry and attends industry events
• experience with MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst, Helioscope, Wind Pro and other design software
• experience with energy storage

The above job specifications do not imply that these requirements are exclusive standards for the position. Candidates will be given instruction, and perform related duties, as may be required by their manager.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, WEB offers a result-based bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, Flexible Fridays, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, and team events.

General

• full time employment with an international renewable energy developer and operator
• flexible work location: Boston area (MA) is preferred, but upstate NY would be considered
• work from our office in Boston, MA, remotely or semi-remotely; 
• willingness to travel within the North-East of the US on a regular basis is required; 
• reports to the CEO;
• compensation to be determined based on experience;
• continuing education and training opportunities;
• start date: TBD. ASAP is preferred;
• submit cover letter and resume via our website:  Job opportunity PROJECT DEVELOPER at WEB Renewable Energy USA, LLC

 
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your experience and interest in renewable energy development.
WEB is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to strive for equal opportunity employment and recruitment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
 

Requirements

Qualifications

• College or University Degree.
• At least 5 years of work experience in the renewable energy sector, or related development field.
• Valid driver’s license.