Middle River Power · 7 hours ago
Project Developer (Electric Generation)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expMiddle River Power, LLC is an energy portfolio company focused on energy transition through hybrid renewable generation and energy storage development. The Project Developer role involves leading the development process for thermal electricity generating sites and renewable energy facilities, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and in compliance with regulations.
Asset ManagementEnergyFinancial ServicesPower Grid
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end development process for thermal electricity generating sites and renewable energy facilities such as solar and battery energy storage
The development process includes site selection, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and technical specifications
This position will have day-to-day responsibility for supporting schedules, cost and technical adequacy, ensuring the project is completed in the most cost-effective, timely, and competitive manner to include:
Daily activities associated with development planning, design, engineering, environmental, licensing, permitting, and procurement
Managing timely completion within the scheduled and budgetary constraints in compliance with applicable technical requirements and all regulatory requirements
Support financial analysis as it relates conceptual designs, construction and operating budgets. The Project Developer can work with little direct supervision in accomplishing their tasks
Management of subcontractor schedules and critical deliverable review
Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to identify locations with optimal power availability, network connectivity, cooling infrastructure, and zoning compliance for electrical generation development
Perform prospecting and scoping activities, including cold calls and arranged meetings
Identify land acquisition opportunities
Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to obtain necessary permits, environmental approvals, and incentives for energy projects, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
Adhere to tariff rules when working with utilities
Support activities necessary for financing, such as diligence data room population, contract exhibit generation, and negotiations
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments, proactively identifying and mitigating potential delays, cost overruns, or technical issues
Support financial analysis and modeling for data center projects, including capital expenditure (CapEx), operational expenditure (OpEx), and return on investment (ROI) calculations
Assist development team in preparation of marketing and generation of off-take (PPA) proposals
Monitor construction and commissioning phases, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality control, and project milestones, including rigorous testing of power and cooling systems
Provide regular reports to management and external stakeholders, such as financiers or government entities, detailing project status, risks, and mitigation strategies
Travel as needed to project sites, vendor meetings, or industry events to support development activities (approximately 30-40% travel expected)
Qualification
Required
An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or similar experience in Energy Development, Sustainability, Community Development, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
Candidate should have 3+ years of experience developing conventional or renewable energy projects within the United States or project management of large, complex capital projects
$10MM+ contract negotiation experience
Familiarity with utility-scale energy technologies
Can demonstrate excellent writing skills, is detail-oriented, critically-minded, and deadline-conscious
Can tailor communications for varied audiences, from financial stakeholders to engineering and data center operations teams
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, business, finance, or data center operations is preferred (not required)
Experience in the energy industry or data center development is preferred
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with 90% covered by Middle River Power.
401k with employer match at 4%
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Company
Middle River Power
Middle River Power provides energy management, investment management, asset management, venture capital and private equity services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Suehr
Chief Financial Officer
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