Associate, Renewable Development

Invenergy

Renewable development associate advancing utility-scale wind and solar projects for Invenergy, a North American power infrastructure developer. Managing site control, permitting, interconnection, budgets, and stakeholder coordination.

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

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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 negotiations, market assessments, and project budgeting. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for managing stakeholder relationships and coordinating project activities.

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Renewable Energy Project DevelopmentMarket AssessmentSite Control NegotiationProject BudgetingPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Utility-Scale Wind Energy DevelopmentCompetitive Pricing StrategiesResource Assessment ProcessesPower Market Trend EvaluationGeneration Interconnection Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsNetworking SkillsLeadership SkillsTime Management SkillsEffective Report Writing

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Renewable Energy IndustryClean Energy ProjectsReal Estate DevelopmentTransmissionPower Project Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the department with 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, including 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
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
Preferred: 4+ years of work experience in the renewable/clean energy industry or relevant experience
Preferred: Working knowledge of energy project development, real estate development, transmission, and power project engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

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