Permitting & Environmental Project Developer

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a Project Developer to join a renewable energy company with a 5GW development portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for the advancement of project development disciplines in both utility-scale wind and community-scale PV solar projects within the US.

It's a Full-time staff role with flexibility in location.

Responsibilities:

• Specific development focus in environmental diligence, mitigation, and local, state, and federal permitting.
• Perform prospecting and scoping activities, including cold calls, and conducting arranged meetings.
• Work daily and collaboratively with development team in project management software on multiple concurrent projects.
• Seek participation in industry working groups related to potential or proposed policy changes or new initiatives.
• Work well in fast-paced team environment, yet able to be highly efficient while working independently and remotely.
• Management of subcontractor schedules and critical deliverable review.
• Actively create and execute campaigns to achieve focused development objectives across all disciplines.
• Assist development team in preparation of marketing and generation of off-take and M&A proposals.
• Ability to effectively present plans and progress updates to management team and project partners/investors.
• Ongoing assessment of energy market conditions, trends, and opportunities across multiple political and geographic environments ad markets.
• Work effectively with junior development staff to effectively delegate for "best-use" efforts and professional development.
• Actively provide guidance in area of emphasis across the NRS staff and development circumstances while seeking input from staff possessing unique skills or emphasis in other disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or an associate Degree from an accredited institution and experience developing renewable projects within the United States.
• Key areas of established working experience required for this role are; environmental impacts, permitting at local, state or federal jurisdictions, interconnection procedures, site control and leasing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), wind and/or solar layout, resource assessment, facility performance modelling and development budgeting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint and Word programs are a must and experience in Smartsheet or Microsoft Projects is a plus.
• Must be willing to innovate and learn new skills.
• Travel for professional duties is expected to be between 20- 40%.