Middle River Power · 4 hours ago
Associate Project Developer
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$135K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expMiddle River Power is a company that fosters a team-based culture aimed at high standards and creative problem-solving. The Associate Project Developer will support the development team through the full lifecycle of energy generation projects, providing technical and project management support to ensure successful delivery.
Asset ManagementEnergyFinancial ServicesPower Grid
Hiring Manager
Robert Fleming
Responsibilities
Contribute to project management by helping develop and manage schedules, budgets, risk plans, and milestone tracking tools; provide daily support in development planning, design, engineering, environmental, licensing, and permitting activities
Provide technical support in project design and engineering coordination, including working with engineers on site layouts, compliance with technical/grid standards, and technology/equipment selection
Provide onsite support (as needed) during critical construction, commissioning, or complex tasks; travel required up to 25%
Assist in procurement by developing contract packages, reviewing quotations, conducting technical evaluations, reviewing vendor submittals, resolving technical issues, and initiating/responding to RFIs with third parties
Coordinate with engineering teams on project drawings, sketches, construction support documents, change orders, estimates, and work method statements
Track project progress, monitor policy/market changes (e.g., incentives, tax credits, Senate bills), and provide regular updates to stakeholders, investors, and regulators
Assist in operations and maintenance (O&M) planning, including coordination for long-term reliability (e.g., battery management systems for BESS)
Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts, including coordination of environmental, land-use, grid interconnection, and other approvals from federal, state, and local authorities (e.g., NEPA, CAISO processes, state-specific requirements)
Engage stakeholders, including landowners, local communities, utilities, and agencies, to secure leases/agreements, address concerns, and conduct public consultations
Analyze energy market trends, demand, pricing, and incentives to support project strategy and identify new opportunities
Work independently on assigned tasks with guidance from the Project Developer, while collaborating in a matrix organization with consultants, internal teams, and external partners
Interface with utilities and grid operators (e.g., PTOs/CAISO) on grid impact studies, interconnection agreements, site inspections, technical requirements (voltage/frequency standards), and final approvals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
Strong proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Project
Ability to read and understand contracts, construction drawings, schematics, and technical documents
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, facilitation, team collaboration, and ability to work with minimal supervision on complex tasks
2–5+ years of experience in renewable energy, energy storage (BESS), solar, hybrid projects, or utility-scale power generation development and engineering
Knowledge of grid interconnection processes, medium-to-high voltage transmission/distribution, and energy market dynamics
Familiarity with simple-cycle, combined-cycle gas generation, or hybrid renewable-thermal configurations and auxiliary systems
Experience supporting permitting, environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement, or procurement in power projects
Benefits
Annual target bonus of 20% of base salary
Annual discretionary bonus based on their level and company annual performance metrics
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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