Tesla · 1 day ago
Energy Project Developer
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $162K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking an Energy Project Developer to lead the development of utility-scale battery storage projects in North America. The role involves project diligence, financial analysis, negotiation, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure successful project acquisition and management.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead and/or support development of utility-scale storage assets in key North American markets
Early-stage diligence on potential sites/projects to acquire; Development and communication of key project risks
Financial analysis of project economics
Negotiation and contracting for project acquisitions
Coordination across internal and external stakeholders to meet key milestones (e.g. interconnection, permitting, land acquisition)
Development of a transition plan for construction and ongoing management of the projects
Implementation and refinement of internal development processes
Qualification
Required
3+ years of prior utility-scale storage or renewable energy development and/or acquisition experience, including hands-on negotiation experience
Familiarity with wholesale energy markets and project development differences, challenges and opportunities between markets, including WECC, PJM, SPP, MISO. Experience in WECC a strong plus
Excellent communication skills, particularly with external stakeholders e.g., partners, local communities, authorities, and regulators
Strong network across the North American storage and renewable industry
Familiarity with all stages of project development, from greenfield to COD
Understanding of financial modeling and critical inputs impacting project economic
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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