Project Development Lead, East

Job overview

The Project Development Lead, East role is onsite in Chicago, IL, and the posting states travel of 50%. Compensation is not specified. The role supports EDP Renewables North America’s New York portfolio of wind, solar, battery-storage, and wind-repowering projects. EDPR develops, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy facilities. The lead advances projects from identification through financial closing and construction start. The role coordinates permitting, land rights, stakeholder relationships, interconnection, environmental studies, budgets, contractors, and cross-functional teams to move the portfolio through development.

What you'll do

• Manage local, state, federal, and regional permitting
• prepare proposals for potential commercial off-takers
• obtain land rights
• negotiate local agreements
• manage stakeholder relationships and policy outreach
• monitor interconnection studies and agreements
• manage environmental studies and permitting
• develop budgets and support financial analysis
• coordinate internal teams and external contractors
• report project updates
• research energy markets and competition.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project development

renewable energy

wind

solar

battery storage

permitting

land rights

stakeholder relations

interconnection

chicago il

edp renewables

50% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Individual contributor role with 50% travel; supports a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects.

About the employer

EDP Renewables North America LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Solar Electric Power Generation. Sector: 22.