What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Developer position at East Point Energy?
About Us
East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future.
East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for.
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Title: Project Developer
The Project Developer is responsible for developing energy storage projects and managing the project team.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Prospecting and researching target areas
- Negotiating and securing site control and managing landowner relationships
- Securing discretionary and understanding ministerial permitting
- Negotiating and securing tax abatements
- Identifying and resolving title issues
- Coordinating with Business Development in understanding the business case and securing project-level revenue
- Monitoring and participating in regulatory and legislative policy initiatives
- Leading interdisciplinary project teams by working independently and with outside parties such as permit officers, fire departments, SMEs, vendors, contractors, etc.
- Working with project teams to determine appropriate project schedule and forecast costs to support project activities
- Coordinating with other departments regarding late-stage development activities and project handoff to EPC and/or Asset Management teams
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives for the project development team to maintain and iterate upon existing tools and processes
- Support key project financial decisions around project funding as well as M&A opportunities
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of technical understanding - written, verbal, and non-verbal
- Public speaking
- Development risk identification and assessment
- Proficiency with project management software, customer relationship management software, and GIS preferred
- Must be able to walk unassisted over uneven ground and stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive to off-site locations as needed
Characteristics of an ideal candidate:
- Passion for energy development and the environment
- Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
- Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
- Team player and leader with a proactive attitude and collaborative disposition
- Organized, attention to detail
- Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
- Strong sense of integrity and accountability
Education & Experience:
- 4-year university degree, BS or BA
- 1-2 years of experience preferred; exceptional entry level candidates will be considered
Travel & Time Commitment:
- Approximately 30% of time will be on the road; will vary based on status of projects
- Travel includes independent site visits and landowner meetings
- This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) & Employer Match
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Holidays
- Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends
Location:
- East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA
This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.
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