What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Development Analyst position at EDPR?
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
The Project Development Analyst is an exciting earlycareer role at the forefront of the utilityscale renewable energy industry, supporting the development of wind, solar, and battery storage projects across their full lifecycle. This fastpaced, collaborative position is embedded within project teams and works closely with experienced development, engineering, legal, finance, and real estate professionals. Analysts support projects from earlystage land acquisition and stakeholder engagement through permitting, interconnection, and preparation for construction. This role is wellsuited for highly motivated, detailoriented individuals seeking handson responsibility, exposure to complex infrastructure projects, and strong professional growth opportunities in renewable energy.
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- Support the development of largescale wind, solar, and battery storage projects from earlystage development through permitting and into construction
- Advance projects through development stagegates, tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables across an active project portfolio
- Represent the Company in the field by working with project teams, landowners, and external stakeholders
- Support the creation, negotiation, amendment, and administration of land agreements, including options, leases, amendments, purchases, easements and crossing agreements
- Process and track land acquisition documents, payments, and recordkeeping in internal systems
- Coordinate community outreach and stakeholder engagement activities
- Assist with the selection, contracting, and management of external consultants, including land agents, permitting consultants, and community engagement contractors
- Create and compile documentation, commission studies, and support efforts to obtain project permits
- Create, update, and maintain project GIS maps, databases, schedules, and trackers
- Support efforts to secure maintain compliance with transmission and interconnection agreements with utilities and transmission providers
- Coordinate inputs across internal teams to price projects for commercial offtake
- Support the preparation of bids and compliance with contracts with power purchasers, including utilities and commercial & industrial customers
- Participate in project meetings, capturing notes, action items, and followups
- Conduct land, market, regulatory, and projectspecific research to inform decisions
- Support internal reporting, portfolio tracking, and management updates
- Perform additional duties as required to support successful project execution and team objectives
Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule
Houston, Texas; Toronto, Canada; Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Political Science, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
- 0 - 2 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel)
- Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
- Valid driver's license
Up to 50%
- 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
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- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled 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
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacion Masfamilia
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
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