Project Developer

Company Description

 Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

 Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Developer to assist in the growth, development and management of our growing portfolio of utility-scale wind and solar projects across the United States. Our Project Developers work in tandem with our senior-level developers and are directly responsible for assisting with and/or handling the development activities within the projects that they are assigned.  Such activities include the permitting process, landowner lease negotiations, the interconnection process, project area research, compilation and presentation of analysis to both internal and external stakeholders, tracking budgets and schedules, project marketing strategy, working with project consultants, and more. You will assist in leading community and client relationships throughout the development process and you'll work together with our internal teams at every stage of development to help us successfully get our projects to the finish line.

You will come into this role with a genuine interest in renewable energy, education in a related field, and at least a year of energy development experience. You have a solid track record of exemplary teamwork and enjoy working on a dynamic and diverse team. You understand all things project management, can negotiate contracts, and have no problem organizing, planning, and meeting deadlines for large multi-faceted projects. You seize the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and you thrive in an environment that requires flexibility and adaptation to constant change, shifting demands, and moving timelines.

You are analytical and a personable self-starter who can independently complete tasks on schedule. You have strong communication, presentation, and computer skills and can form, write, and present a coherent argument using facts and fact-based opinions following detailed analysis. An understanding of the energy markets is considered a major advantage. Likewise, prior experience in project development and/or project finance is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Developer is responsible for the following:   

• Assist with and/or manage various aspects of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Work closely with manager and other team members to uncover new opportunities and drive forward existing projects under development.
• Lead landowner lease negotiations and relationships in projects involving large numbers of landowners.
• Secure a network of accounts in order to reach permitting for realization of projects on land.
• Coordinate the project interconnection process.
• Research, conduct self-guided analysis, produce reports, and present information clearly to management.
• Compilation and analysis of data for project stakeholders and partners.
• Oversee project environmental and wildlife studies. Organizing and tracking project budget, schedule and proforma.
• Support the negotiation of power purchase and asset agreements.
• Implement local, state and federal permitting.
• Develop project marketing strategy in collaboration with our Public Affairs Team.
• Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc.
• Work cross-departmentally to maintain clear communication at all stages of the project development process.
• Responsible for smooth collaboration between the different internal departments
• Travel to project site locations and attending stakeholder meetings will be required

Qualifications

Success Profile

To succeed as a Project Developer at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Undergraduate degree (master’s preferred) in development related field with a strong academic record.
• 1-3 years of energy development experience; direct wind and/or solar ut