DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATERenewable Properties is seeking a highly motivated Development Associate to support the advancement of infill distributed energy infrastructure projects, including but not limited to battery energy storage systems (BESS), edge data centers, and electric vehicle charging hubs. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and brings strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities in order to balance numerous complex projects across the country. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the deployment of modern infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesProvide analytical, strategic, and process support throughout the project development lifecycle (e.g. including land, interconnection, engineering, permitting, power marketing, construction & financing)Assist with advancing development of assigned projects to construction-ready statusSupport scoping and implementation of due diligence, permitting, engineering, legal, and other activitiesMaintenance of project data, databases, and tracking tools for assigned projectsSupport transactional activities by maintaining data rooms and other activities as necessaryPrepare documents, applications, meeting agendas/minutes, and reportsSuccessfully interact and collaborate with a variety of internal and external project partnersOther duties as assignedRequirementsMinimum of 3 years of experience in development ideally in structured land development, energy (prior experience in renewable energy is a plus), engineering, and/or real estateExpertise with various facets of land project development process to ensure successful project outcomesFamiliarity with ArcGIS, Google Earth, AutoCAD, and other geospatial and/or drafting tools used for due diligence and project execution processesFamiliarity with surveying and utility new service connection processes including but not limited to electricity, water/sewer, and telecommunication utilitiesResourceful and accomplished research skills to effectively utilize publicly available materials, tools, and technology to derisk and expedite projectsAbility to succinctly communicate and summarize complex issues into actionable deliverables, and ensure timely completion of action items from internal and external partiesDriven, resourceful, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environmentRigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skillsBachelor’s degree in engineering, urban planning, project management or a related field; Master’s preferred
