Avantus · 1 month ago
Utility-Scale Renewable Development Opportunistic
(Hybrid) San Diego, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expAvantus is a leading developer of utility-scale clean energy projects, primarily focused on solar energy solutions. The role involves managing the development of solar photovoltaic projects, including project management, economic analysis, and document negotiation across California and Desert Southwest power markets.
CreditFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Greenfield development of utility-scale solar power generation facilities
Engage community, local and state institutions for project support
Assist in the preparation of permit applications for new and acquired solar facilities across multiple local, state, and federal jurisdictions. Managing contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget
Negotiate tax abatements, land use agreements, mitigation settlements, and various other agreements
Negotiate PPA’s with utilities and other energy buyers/offtakers
Work with the finance department during financial feasibility analysis, evaluation and finance
Assist with permitting and environmental compliance throughout the construction and operation of projects
Qualification
Required
7-12 years of experience in the energy industry, specifically in energy infrastructure development
Strong financial analysis skills
Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas
Proven track record to drive projects forward
Extensive knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale renewable power generation development and marketing
Extensive knowledge of interconnection, permitting, real estate, state/federal regulation, utility procurement goals, politics, law and other issues that impact development of renewable energy projects in the eastern energy markets
Detailed understanding of the interconnection process (study process, contracting, utility requirements, financial obligations, and scope execution by utilities)
Solid understanding of economic drivers within our business
Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written and verbal format
Ability to create control and influence over the costs, terms, and schedules of key project milestones
Strong understanding of the relationships within a project schedule in order to prioritize teams' resource allocation
Highly resourceful and able to design process for the advancement of project milestones and navigate through key risks
Highly proficient in MS Excel (advanced proficiency required), Project, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Earth
Independent self-starter who can meet deadlines and deliver quality products with minimal oversight
Substantial ability to recognize opportunities, identify and evaluate risks in a development context
Demonstrated ability to translate contracts and financing agreements into concise financial and economic analysis
Ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product
Excellent personal organizational and pattern recognition skills
Benefits
401(k)
Fully paid medical and dental benefits
Flexible PTO
Company
Avantus
Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Buttgenbach, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Stephanie Perry
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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