Project Development Advisor

at ENGIE North America Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

What You Can Expect
As our Project Development Advisor for ENGIE Distributed Solar and Storage (DSS), you will play a crucial role in supporting site origination and development of distributed solar and solar + storage projects across North America. In this role, you will engage in various tasks related to land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, and other key aspects of project development, aligning with ENGIE's renewable energy goals and growth strategy. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. This position is based in Chicago, IL and reports to the Director of Project Development.

Project Leadership: Oversee development stages of greenfield and acquired projects, handling everything from land acquisition to design, while also managing interactions with stakeholders and attending key community and policy events

Business Development Support: Aid in identifying new opportunities in target states, support M&A activities, and ensure smooth transaction closures aligned with internal and stakeholder requirements

Team and Process Management: Lead and train the Project Development team, assign tasks, and coordinate with third-party consultants. Ensure adherence to ENGIE's internal procedures and approval processes

Strategic Presentations: Prepare and present detailed reviews of projects and market strategies to both DSS and global management teams

What You'll Bring

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Economics or related field
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in energy, customer/developer-facing experience
A minimum of five (5) years of renewable project development experience, including managing projects at various stages of the development lifecycle
You are conscientious and detail-oriented with unimpeachable integrity, demonstrating a team-first attitude while skillfully handling commercial disagreements with poise and professionalism across internal and external stakeholders
You possess a high degree of creative problem-solving acumen, particularly in renewables transactions and project development, complemented by a general understanding of renewable energy market trends and the impacts on solar project development. Experience with distributed/community solar programs is advantageous
You are results-oriented and motivated, capable of working independently within a large matrixed organization. You thrive in rapidly changing environments and are adept at managing multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously
You are proficient in MS Excel, Word, CRM tools and PowerPoint, with superior verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to effectively present to a diverse range of audiences

Additional Details
This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation
Salary Range: $112,000 - $165,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
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