Trina Solar · 2 days ago

Director of Development, Utility Scale Solar and Battery Storage Systems

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Implement the project development strategy for the Eastern region of US Platform

Plan and execute all project origination in the Eastern Region

Clearly articulate the business case for new opportunities

Lead all project development activities by coordinating with multi-disciplinary team

Maintain strong networks with energy industry representatives and key stakeholders

Coordinate with financial analysis teams to ensure deal structure and economic assumptions

Lead commercial power off-take activities in Eastern region

Qualification

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Business DevelopmentProject DevelopmentCommercial BackgroundFinancial ModelingRenewable Power Sector KnowledgeRegulatory Environment KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementFinancial Stakeholder EngagementProject ManagementMarket KnowledgeProblem-SolvingNegotiationTeamworkCommunication

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Legal, Science or related field

Minimum 8+ years professional experience in the energy industry in senior roles within business development and/or project development functions

Strong commercial background and mindset; ability to conceptualize returns with extensive experience in project development and a demonstrated record of identifying and originating business opportunities and ability to determine their key value drivers and alignment with business objectives

Strong negotiation skills. Ability to present points of view in an effective way, representing well the interests and position of the organization and gain support for ideas

Strong team approach. Ability to effectively execute within matrix organization to ensure sound management of project development activities from the identification process to the integration of new assets in the organization

Solid knowledge of the renewable power sector, its key stakeholders and regulatory environment. Experience developing and originating new business opportunities for utility scale power and infrastructure projects in the Eastern U.S with knowledge regional power markets (e.g., PJM, MISO, SERC, ISONE NYISO)

Well established network of contacts with industry stakeholders, on the ground developers, off-takers, government representatives and financial stakeholders in the renewable energy industry

Experience taking renewable energy projects from conception to completion, with impressive track record in originating and developing bankable renewable energy projects

Understanding of financial modeling (DCF)