Associate Director of Renewable Energy Development

4 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States EDP Energias de Portugal S.A. Full time
Job Title: Associate Director of Renewable Energy Development

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Renewable Energy Development to join our team at EDP Energias de Portugal S.A. This is a full-time/hybrid position based in Houston, Texas.

About the Role:

The Associate Director of Renewable Energy Development will be responsible for managing and overseeing the greenfield prospecting and GIS teams to identify new greenfield wind, solar, and storage project opportunities based on the business needs of the regions and in coordination with the regional development teams.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Manage Greenfield Leads in each region to identify suitable wind, solar, and energy storage sites with suitable market, resource, and electric transmission access and advance prospects into pipeline projects
  • Development and execution of strategic plans for greenfield prospecting in conjunction with Greenfield Leads for each region, Regional Development Directors, and relative teams
  • Coordinate with Greenfield Leads for each region, Development Directors, and Regional EVPs on overall development pipeline strategy and quarterly reviews of said strategy with a particular focus on greenfield strategy
  • Manage and perform landowner and community outreach strategies to assess the viability of prospective greenfield sites
  • Procure and review Transmission System Impact and Power Flow studies performed by the internal Transmission team and third parties to support greenfield prospecting
  • Coordinate with the GIS team to develop and/or procure proprietary tools to assist in greenfield development and coordinate with the corporate Digital team to provide guidance on the development of AI and automated tools for the global development teams
  • Manage environmental and permitting fatal flaw analysis for greenfield prospects in coordination with Greenfield Leads for each region, according to the established EDPR stage gate process
  • Reviews and analyzes project financial models to generate prioritization for greenfield prospects
  • Coordinate with Greenfield Leads for each region, Development Directors, and Regional EVPs to progress focused greenfield development for transition of prospects to the Regional Development teams to mature such prospects to Tier 3 pipeline projects
  • Provide input to the development budget for greenfield prospecting in coordination with Internal PMs, Greenfield Leads for each region, Development Directors, and Regional EVPs
  • Manage the work of internal staff, including the GIS team, Project Managers, Project Developers, and members of supporting departments. Foster the growth of and sponsor the training of New Development Initiatives and GIS team members
  • Conduct and manage all work in a timely manner to ensure that critical deadlines are met
  • Communicate effectively with team members and colleagues to ensure that any potential delays are identified and managed early
  • Manage third-party consultant engagements to support greenfield prospecting and development
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
  • 3-5 years experience working with a variety of stakeholders in the renewable energy industry, including financial investors, equipment manufacturers, wholesale electricity customers, and consultants; Demonstrated success developing greenfield wind energy projects; Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams and staff to develop large-scale power projects in various environments and permitting regimes through the full project development lifecycle
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
  • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise
Travel:

Up to 25%, may require international travel

Behavioral Requirements:
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to be self-motivated and willing to take initiative
  • Strong organizational commitment and organizational skills
  • Exemplary standards of integrity, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity
  • Strong interest in renewable energy
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal direction
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multi-departmental teams
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
  • Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
  • Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule 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
  • Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary and per company standards
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. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement)

Why Join Us:
  • 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 Fundacin Msfamlia
  • Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until October 31, 2024, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.



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