Project Development Analyst - Central (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Passion. Commitment. Impact.
Across eight offices and hundreds of sites across North America, the team at EDP Renewables is re-writing the business of renewables. From creating a more inclusive, shared, and greener world to implementing 21st-century technologies spanning wind, solar, storage, distributed generation, and hydrogen, we're at the center of the clean energy transition. Powered by our slogan of "We Choose Earth", we believe sustainability and creating resilience apply to the energy grid and how we empower our award-winning team.
Role Overview:
Exciting entry-level leadership role at the cutting edge of the renewable energy industry. This is a fast-paced, dynamic position at the center of project management and renewable energy development across the eastern United States. The Project Developer works closely with experienced experts in every domain of the utility-scale renewable energy industry (wind, solar, and battery storage). The PD supports the development of projects from early-stage site identification all the way through permitting and construction. The PD is responsible for handling complex tasks and supporting Project Managers on multiple projects. The PD interacts daily with a diversity of internal project teams and external landowners, community stakeholders, and public officials in various project areas. This is a tremendous early-career position for emerging leaders who are seeking professional growth opportunities in the renewable energy industry with numerous training opportunities.
Cover letters are strongly encouraged to be submitted!
What You Will Be Doing:

• Identify and oversee the development of large-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects by creating and updating project maps and databases using GIS tools
• Represent EDPRNA in the field, working with Project Managers and landowners to create, negotiate, and amend agreements, options, leases, and land sales
• Engage in community outreach and stakeholder management activities
• Organize and attend educational and networking events
• Conduct land, market, regulatory, and related project research
• Compile documentation, attend meetings, conduct necessary studies, and perform other tasks as needed to obtain permits at the local, state, and federal level
• Assist with efforts to secure critical transmission and interconnection contracts from utilities and transmission providers
• Prepare proposals that are submitted to power purchasers including utilities, community choice aggregators, and commercial & industrial customers
• Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts
• Additional duties as required

Direct reports: None
Travel: up to 65%. Driver's license required.
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• 0 - 3 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel)
• Proficiency in SAP and SQL is preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license required

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision
• Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
• Familiarity with wind and solar power Project Development preferred
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity
• Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

What's In It For You?
What makes working at EDP Renewables a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

• Work alongside experienced and seasoned professionals where you will be challenged and developed
• Hybrid work schedule with 2 days of working remotely
• Flex Friday Schedule
• Take 3 weeks of PTO and 7 sick days on us to recharge and come back ready to take on your next project
• Tap into 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and even your birthday off.
• Volunteer and give back to your community through 4 hours of paid volunteer time a month, so that you can make a difference in the world while still getting paid.
• We promote active participation in wellness and lifestyle services!
• Plus, we offer amazing benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance (yes, you read that right!), HSA, Disability Insurance, and a 401k matching program that's vested from Day #1.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)