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Job description
Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 40.8 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.
Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play are met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year.
Position Details
Savion is looking for an experienced project developer to manage utility scale energy centers (solar, storage, and at times load centers) in the West/Northwest region focused in the BPA service territory. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional project teams that consist of internal staff and external consultants with expertise in engineering, meteorology and resource assessment, permitting, environmental studies, real estate/title, and transmission. Previous experience in utility-scale solar or wind development is strongly preferred. Technical skills in the above listed areas aren’t necessary, but good judgment, project management, and leadership skills are.
Responsibilities
Creation and management of overall project strategy plans
Project schedule, critical path, and critical issues management and reporting
Site acquisition including landowner lease negotiations
Coordination of local, state, and federal permitting processes
Coordination of project environmental and wildlife studies
Creation and management of a project public relations plan
Project budget and cash flow projection, management and tracking
Coordination of the project interconnection process
Support in the identification and screening of project opportunities
Coordination of preliminary project design and pro forma financial model
Support the negotiation of power purchase and asset sale agreements
Participate and communicate with the team on relevant regulatory or legislative matters at the local or state level
Must be willing to travel 25%+ of time
Job Requirements
4-year college degree required
5+ years development experience in the renewable energy industry required
Knowledge of regional environmental and site permitting processes required
Proven track record in utility scale project management and renewable energy contract negotiations
Knowledge of renewable energy industry specific regulatory and legislative frameworks required
Experience working with federal projects preferred
Experience working with tribal nations preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Power-Point, etc. required
Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar software experience preferred
Leadership traits are key;
must have the ability to successfully lead cross-functional and dynamic project teams in a matrix organization
Compensation & Benefits
Title and compensation commensurate with experience
Vacation & Holidays: Paid Time Off plus 14 paid company holidays
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance;
short-term and long-term disability;
life insurance;
401(k)
Savion offers a culture that embraces a "flex-time" schedule to maximize both productivity and work-life balance
Location
Remote: Kansas City Missouri – Headquarters
Remote work permissible in following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin
Contact Information
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
Only direct applicants need to apply. No recruiters please
Worksite address
city of seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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