Sr. Associate Development

RWE Americas LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Utility-scale Development team at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for initiating developing and acquiring utility-scale Solar Wind and Energy Storage projects in the US. The East Development group focuses on PJM and ISO NE markets. The Senior Development Associate will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWEs strategy in North America.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the greenfielding and development of utility-scale Solar Wind and Energy Storage projects; including site due diligence securing land control agreements environmental and permitting interconnection engineering & pre-construction energy yield tax abatements power marketing and tax equity financing
• As required assist more experienced developers working on specific project workstreams
• Understand the key drivers for projects financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWEs commercial and technical teams
• Support the creation and maintenance of project budgets and schedules
• Support project competitiveness optimization via technical commercial and financial levers
• Support the due diligence of project acquisitions in collaboration with RWEs M&A team
• Support the preparation of management presentation as well as internal approval processes

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelors degree in engineering business/economics or relevant fields. Advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years experience specific to project development or adjacent areas within the power sector is an advantage (e.g. market analysis transmission & interconnection PPA marketing electrical engineering environmental analysis M&A)
• Structured and organized able to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Strong problem-solving abilities interpersonal skills attention to detail and work ethic
• In depth understanding of renewable project development components
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage customer relationships
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Motivated self-starter goal-oriented and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction is easy to challenge and develop and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented has strong business acumen and a sound understanding of business/HR concepts
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $110000 -140000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates education & work experience training & certifications and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Location: Please note that these roles are currently expected to be in-office hybrid positions based in Austin Chicago or White Plains as those are the teams primary locations unless a different location is specified in the job posting. If you currently have a remote exception or are not located in one of these markets please confirm whether you would be open to relocating should you be considered for the opportunity. By submitting your application you acknowledge and understand these location expectations.

Benefits offered: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Education Assistance Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

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RWE Americas a subsidiary of RWE is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWEs 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 a talented workforce of 2000 employees RWE Americas develops constructs and operateswind solar and battery storage projects along with natural gas-powered generation that safely deliver affordable reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. This is complemented by RWEs energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at .

At RWE Americas we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning and we value ownership resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us you become part of a team that supports your development respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.