Associate, Renewable Development

Invenergy

Renewable Development Associate advancing utility-scale wind and solar projects for Invenergy, a developer and operator of power infrastructure. Managing land, permitting, interconnection, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination across U.S.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $103,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the development of utility-scale wind and solar energy projects, including site control negotiation, project budgeting, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Strong capabilities in market assessment, stakeholder communication, and resource management are essential.

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Renewable Energy Project DevelopmentMarket AssessmentNegotiation SkillsProject BudgetingPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Project DevelopmentResource AssessmentPower Market AnalysisSite Control NegotiationEnergy Project Engineering

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsLeadership SkillsTime ManagementNetworking SkillsEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Wind EnergyClean EnergyRenewable Energy IndustryReal Estate DevelopmentGeneration Interconnection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of utility-scale wind energy projects throughout the United States
Advance existing wind or solar energy project developments within the region of the United States
Identify development prospects through market assessments, fatal flaw identification, and initial site reconnaissance
Develop competitive pricing strategies and manage resource assessment processes
Secure site control by negotiating leases, easements, and other agreements with landowners
Evaluate and track power market trends
Coordinate landowner communication efforts
Lead efforts to obtain certain local, state, and/or federal permits
Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials, and other stakeholders
Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities
Assist with project budgeting and scheduling
Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, coordinating internal and external technical support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least 4 years of work experience in the renewable/clean energy industry or relevant experience
Strong understanding of the development process of clean and renewable energy projects
Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills
Strong public speaking and personal skills
Ability to write effective, concise reports
Valid Driver's License
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred
Working knowledge of energy project development, real estate development, transmission, and power project engineering advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility of 20%–30%
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off