Renewable Energy Senior Project Developer - New Projects West

The Western Senior Project Developer, New Projects will be focused on the WECC and CAISO interconnects. As a Senior Project Developer within Scout’s New Projects Group, you will be fully responsible for leading your U.S.-based wind and solar projects through early- to mid-stage development. You will assess the viability of project concepts, establish strategic land control, coordinate applications for interconnection, and facilitate desktop environmental, permitting, and transmission reviews. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality and profitable projects that meet all project milestones.  

You will be the face of your projects, both externally and internally. Externally, you will build relationships with agency staff, landowners, community members, and local government officials to gain project support:  

• Serve as project lead for discussions with landowners, negotiate site control agreements and secure planning / use permit approvals.  

• Coordinate various studies and manage outside consultants to meet project budget and schedule. 

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including federal, state and local officials, project landowners, and surrounding community members. 

• Drive complex negotiations and independently create solutions to project-specific challenges. 

• Make sound decisions under challenging circumstances using available data and your experience. 

Internally, you will collaborate with other Scout staff to ensure the smooth delivery of your projects: 

• Facilitate the engagement of internal development, interconnection, origination, procurement, construction, legal, accounting, and finance teams. 

• Integrate the feedback of Scout team members into your project approach to achieve superior results. 

• Establish organizational goals, objectives, and operating procedures in line with the overall business plans and objectives. 

• Implement long-term company strategy and initiatives related to wind and solar project development. 

• Create control and influence over the costs, terms, and schedules of key project milestones. 

You will join the New Projects team, reporting directly to the Director of New Projects and M&A. You will work in parallel to other Senior Project Developers who have responsibility for other geographic regions, sharing knowledge and providing support as needed. An Associate Project Developer will provide support to your portfolio of projects, allowing you to advance your projects more efficiently. 

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college program. 

• 5 years of wind and/or solar development experience. 

• Knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale power generation development and marketing, with considerable experience leading early- to mid-stage development. 

• Experience originating projects in the WECC is required; experience working within the CAISO is a plus. 

• A working knowledge of BLM and state permitting; specifically, preparation of SF 299s and PODs, initiating the NEPA process, and state land permit applications. Tribal experience is a plus. 

• Be adept at engaging with agency staff to drive projects forward. 

• Extensive knowledge of interconnection process, permitting, real estate, state/federal regulation, utility procurement goals, politics, law and other issues that impact development of renewable energy projects in the U.S. energy markets. 

• Strong understanding of U.S. power markets and transmission system. 

• Solid understanding of economic drivers for renewable energy projects. 

• Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written, verbal, and presentation format, to project teams and to senior management. 

• Ability to recognize development opportunities and identify and evaluate risks related to renewable project development. 

• Prior experience with or interest in expanding to development of utility-scale solar projects. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Earth. 

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship 

• Willing and available to travel significantly as needed (40%-60%). 

Scout’s Values

• Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission.
• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
• Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
• Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.

Invitation to Veterans

Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout 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.

Compensation

Target base salary: $140,000-170,000

Attractive bonus potential.

Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

Salary : $140,000 - $170,000