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Brookfield Renewable U.S. · 23 hours ago

Director, Development

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Brookfield Renewable U.S. is seeking a skilled Senior Manager of Project Development to oversee the development of renewable energy projects, focusing on solar and/or battery storage. This role leads all aspects of the development process from site identification through the start of construction.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and “own” a portfolio of early-, mid-, and late-stage development assets, with direct responsibility for campaign and project level development plans, budgets and schedules

Support the Real Estate Origination team’s land acquisition efforts including, as needed, direct landowner engagement and land option agreement negotiation

Support the filing of interconnection applications and management of the utility study process, in partnership with the company’s Senior Manager of Interconnection and Grid Strategies

Partner with the Development Engineering team in managing third-party environmental and engineering consultants to conduct site diligence and surveys, generate preliminary project layouts for permitting, and vet potential project acquisition targets

Spearhead discretionary permitting including land use and zoning approvals (e.g., Conditional Use Permits, Special Use Permits), as well as applicable state or federal approvals as may be necessary (e.g., Virginia DEQ Permit By Rule, North Carolina Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide or Individual Permits, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Incidental Take Permits and Habitat Conservation Plans)

Identify real and personal property taxes applicable to projects in a given market, and negotiate Siting Agreements, PILOTs or similar tax abatement agreements with local or county officials

Collaborate with the Project Delivery team to ensure seamless transition of projects from development to construction

Maintain a strong understanding of the regulatory and policy environments for assigned market(s)

Provide regular project reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders

Position may manage a Project Developer and/or Associate Project Developer, and would be responsible for the professional growth and achievement of key performance indicators by any such direct report(s)

Qualification

Renewable energy developmentSolar project developmentBattery storage projectsUtility-scale permittingElectricity markets knowledgePower contractingRegulatory complianceCommunity engagementPresentation softwareProject management softwareCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, finance, environmental science, energy, policy, or a related field

7+ years of experience in renewable energy, with at least 5 years in solar or battery storage

Proven track record of developing and permitting utility-scale renewable energy projects, ideally in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast or neighboring states

Strong understanding of electricity markets, power contracting, and renewable energy policy and regulatory matters

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to travel on average 40%

Preferred

Previous experience in community engagement or public education a plus

Familiarity with presentation software (e.g. MS PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Airtable, Procore, SiteTracker)