Project Developer - Illinois

National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables develops projects for corporations and utilities that seek to repower America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the competitive, unregulated Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction and operation.

National Grid Renewables develops high value, competitive renewable energy projects. Our focus on communities and farmers means it’s not just about projects, but about the people we work with, both outside and inside our organization. National Grid Renewables Team Members embody our foundational culture of being entrepreneurial, creative, and nimble and take pride in supporting National Grid’s vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future for all.

Location

Minneapolis, MN preferred. Remote Opportunity considered.

Position Description

National Grid Renewables is seeking an experienced Developer to lead the development of solar and energy storage projects in the MISO and PJM markets in Illinois. This will include the advancement of an existing project pipeline along with due diligence and greenfield efforts to add new projects to our pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and lead project development, including greenfield and site acquisition projects, through the full development lifecycle, to achieve NTP.
• Identify the market opportunities for developing utility-scale solar, wind or energy storage projects
• Identify commercialization strategies of the project developments
• Work with a remote team, including land agents and consultants, to acquire land control, clear mineral rights and identify environmental constraints
• Coordinate interdepartmentally with Financial Modeling, Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, Policy and Permitting team to ensure project viability.
• Lead and manage community outreach including local governmental units, local agencies, organizations, and community members about project development, in coordination with Marketing and the larger Development team
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders and landowners, provide regular correspondence and project updates through various mailings, private events or personal visits
• Represent National Grid Renewables with federal, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process.
• Work closely with the permitting team on obtaining entitlements (land use permits, environmental permits) for each project
• Research local land use ordinances for applicability to solar development
• Meet due diligence requirements for interconnection application and study processes.
• Represent the company and project at public hearings
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of project development experience (renewable energy, real estate, housing development, etc.).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Technical, Business, Science)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate Organizational Creativity and Leadership experience
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, to multitask on multiple projects and collaborate with a larger team
• Proficient computer skills and software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint and Teams. Familiarity with Project Management and Mapping software is preferred.

Pay Range for the posted level: Minimum of $90,000.00 – 125,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.

National Grid Renewables believe fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Open, honest and respectful ways of working, learning and communicating are the cornerstones of a successful business, and leveraging inclusion and diversity lead to better business results. At National Grid Renewables, we’re focused on creating a work environment where our people feel respected and included, and therefore empowered to be themselves.