What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at Pattern Energy?
Company Overview
Pattern Energy Group is an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Japan, and parts of Latin America. The company focuses primarily on wind, solar and transmission. The Pattern Energy Group team has a history as one of the top North American renewable energy and transmission providers in the industry. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its customers, partners, financial supporters and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility.
Pattern Energy Group operates in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York, Tokyo, and Toronto. Pattern Energy Group’s corporate headquarters is in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Development Associate will lend support to advancing development of Pattern’s North American renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
Experience/Qualifications/Education Required
Educational Requirements
Pattern Energy Group is an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Japan, and parts of Latin America. The company focuses primarily on wind, solar and transmission. The Pattern Energy Group team has a history as one of the top North American renewable energy and transmission providers in the industry. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its customers, partners, financial supporters and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility.
Pattern Energy Group operates in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York, Tokyo, and Toronto. Pattern Energy Group’s corporate headquarters is in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Development Associate will lend support to advancing development of Pattern’s North American renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and attending meetings with a variety of project stakeholders; coordinating development activities with functional groups – finance, environmental, technical, etc.;
- Preparing and managing project budgets and schedules; managing project vendors;
- Assistance with acquiring wind and solar land rights;
- Assistance with project permitting activities;
- Preparing presentations and other project-related materials;
- Provide project team support to power marketing activities; analysis of new project development opportunities;
- Assistance with economic analysis to support project and corporate decision-making.
Experience/Qualifications/Education Required
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record and keen interest in renewable energy development.
- 2-5 years of experience in renewable energy development desired.
- Excellent communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel as required.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Power Point, Word and Excel.
