REV Renewables, an LS Power company, is an industry leader in the development, acquisition and operation of renewables and energy storage. With a 2.4 GW operating portfolio and a substantial development pipeline, REV represents one of the nation’s largest non-utility portfolios of renewables and energy storage. REV is dedicated to solving a critical challenge in the transformation of our energy systems: decarbonizing electricity supply while maintaining affordability, reliability, and resilience. With a focus on innovation, REV continually seeks to optimize solutions in step with an evolving regulatory, political, environmental and market landscape. For more information, please visit www.revrenewables.com.
Job Summary:
Rev Renewables is seeking a Project Development Director to join our development team.
Job Functions:
- Support the REV objective of developing, and growing a portfolio of renewable energy generation assets
- Demonstrate success in siting and permitting utility scale solar and/or wind generation facilities
- Manage internal and external resources (engineering, finance, legal, environmental, etc.) to successfully develop candidate projects
- Structure overall projects and manage development through financial close/start of construction
- Maintain an overview of the relevant business and competitive environment, including regulatory and environmental legislation
- Effectively manage and develop teams and subordinates
- Participate in special projects as needed
- Will be required to be onsite in St. Louis (Town & Country, MO)
- Will be required to travel to project sites as needed
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, land use planning, business, or a related field
- Experience in developing utility scale infrastructure projects in the energy sector, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in renewable project development, preferably in the solar and/or wind industry or 5-10 years in real estate development, environmental consulting or engineering management on infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated analytical skills and commercial savvy
- Independent work ethic/self-motivation and demonstrated leadership ability ideally in a development role overseeing multiple project/transactions simultaneously
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers including senior leadership
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Google Earth, Adobe, etc.)
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization
- Intermediate level experience in real estate, public speaking, permitting, market assessment, contractual relationships, negotiating commercial agreements
EEO:
REV Renewables is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
