Renewable Energy Development Manager - Wind

Job Description : Overview :

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly a division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Joining our Project Development team at Deriva Energy as a Development Manager is an exciting, dynamic, and diverse job that will have significant impact starting day 1. You will lead existing projects in our development pipeline, as well as originate new prospects to grow our pipeline. We expect you to learn, grow, find ways to positively impact the organization. We are looking for team players that bring experiences that will broaden our perspective and find creative ways to identify and develop new opportunities.

As a Development Manager you will work with a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) in originating and developing projects. Working cross-functionally with our talented engineers, underwriters, environmental scientists, contract managers, marketing professionals, operators and legal team is what makes the development team run. Employees at Deriva are passionate, engaged and empowered sharing in the company's success through purposeful work.

You will find the development team to be a hard-working but very supportive environment, where you can learn from professionals with decades of energy and development experience across multiple technologies and disciplines.

Position Summary :

This role will reside in the Greenfield Development organization, focused on utility-scale wind and wind solar storage and repower projects across the United States. The Deveopment Manager will work under an experienced Associate Director, Development that owns the wind development strategy and execution plan. The function of the Business Development Manager - Wind is to support development on a pipeline of early, mid, and late-stage wind, hybrid and repower projects across the MISO, PJM, SPP, Southeast, and WECC markets. This role is best suited for a business developer interested in taking on more responsibility and autonomy for project outcomes by supporting investment opportunities across multiple markets with the backing of a leading owner-operator.

Responsibilities :

Advance and de-risk utility-scale wind and wind solar storage development projects

Assist the Wind Director and team with advancing repowering strategies for the Deriva fleet

Manage project development tasks and coordinate closely with subject matter experts on engineering, real estate, interconnection, environmental, permitting, community relations, equipment supply, tax and marketing efforts

Assist the Deriva early-stage and land acquisition teams in originating and vetting new wind projects

Coordinate with development team and third parties to address full scope of development process - due diligence and fatal flaw analysis, resource assessment, site control, legal, interconnection, community and government affairs, permitting, marketing, construction support, and project finance

Track project progress toward development goals and key project milestones.

Manage project schedules and budgets

Manage consultants and vendors

Represent Deriva publicly in community meetings, permitting hearings, and industry conferences.

Coordinate with project landowners and community stakeholders

Monitor state and county regulatory requirements and obtain necessary entitlements

Assist the Deriva development team with strategic planning for development goals

Develop positive working relationships using effective oral and written communication skills while representing the company in a positive and professional manner

Strive to continually improve processes, procedures and performance

Basic / Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering or other related field

In addition to required degree, minimum four (4) years relevant work experience

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree

Utility scale renewables and energy storage development experience

Experience with interconnection procedures in PJM and Southeastern markets

Extensive experience collaborating with and leading teams of SMEs

Financial and business acumen, business strategy, executive level presentation

Excellent problem-solving skills, optimistic self-starter, entrepreneurial

Strong knowledge of renewable generation technologies and policy incentives, wholesale electricity markets, interconnection, real estate contracts, tax abatements

Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

Problem solving, negotiation, project management and implementation skills

Working Conditions

This role is intended to be located at the Deriva Headquarters office in Charlotte, NC. Strategic locations in wind development regions may also be considered for more experienced candidates.

Up to 30% travel should be anticipated to conduct site visits and manage existing development projects.

Benefits : Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

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Additional Information :

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.