Project Analyst - Renewable Development

Job Description

The project analyst supports all activities associated with the development and construction for new renewable generation projects. The project analyst evaluates and performs due diligence on potential development investments and other business evaluations and performs research in accordance with department objectives. This position develops and maintains reports, presentations, project schedules and plans, and tracks project financials, invoicing and development and construction status of projects. The analyst will be responsible for maintaining company data and documents for use in internal and external publications and reports. The project analyst will assist in the preparation of contracts, permit applications, regulatory filings and other activities necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.

This is a full-time on-site position located in our corporate office in Des Moines, IA.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and construction of generation projects
• Maintains project financial and project status information
• Develops metrics and reporting, prepares and presents data, gathers and maintains project financial and project status information for multiple projects
• Prepares and maintains department reports, presentations, project schedules and plans
• Supports data requests for internal and external reports, publications and presentations
• Provides support to management during internal and external meetings
• Supports the business negotiations, contract development and administration for asset acquisition, site development, turbine supply, balance of plant, and other consultant and contractor contracts for generation projects to ensure compliance and continuity with strategic development plans and company goals
• Evaluates new and proven generation technologies for the potential implementation into the company’s generation portfolio and assists in the development and execution of strategic plans for acquisition and/or development of generation projects
• Supports the due diligence process for project acquisition and/or development and equipment procurement by properly identifying the risks and benefits of potential projects and generation equipment, including identifying the generation resource, environmental, real estate, interconnection, permitting, and construction risks and costs
• Maintains, organizes and controls project data, invoices, contracts, contract notices, reports, surveys and study information
• Maintains key internal and external relationships that support the development, construction and operations of generation projects
• Supports the company’s response to landowner and local government agencies, concerns, issues and internal and external data requests that arise during development and construction activities
• The position is responsible for project document acquisition, organization and control
• Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically, 6 additional years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
• 1 or 2 years of demonstrated project work or similar experience
• Familiarity with renewable assets and associated development activities
• A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to interface with executive management
• Demonstrated customer service skills meeting internal and external customer needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and presentation skills are preferred
• Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerBI and PowerPoint
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues, tasks and projects concurrently
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Ability to travel occasionally (typically 10% travel)
  
  

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without any accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About The Team

At BHE Renewables, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.