CareerPlan

Consultant - Renewable Development

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$125k–$190k2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09

Core

Consultant supporting the development and lifecycle management of renewable generation assets (solar, wind, storage, hybrid) through technical due diligence, financial analysis, and advisory services for utilities, developers, and investors.

Role type

Senior IC renewable energy development consultant

Builds

Renewable energy project strategies, feasibility studies, and investment analyses

Domain

Renewable energy / Power systems / Energy markets

Required skills

Renewable project development, technical due diligence, financial modeling (DCF, NPV, IRR), power supply planning, grid interconnection analysis, regulatory risk assessment, engineering analysis, market analysis, report writing

Preferred skills

PE license, power market studies expertise, capacity expansion modeling

Technologies

PROMOD, PLEXOS, EnCompass, GridView, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Perform development feasibility and site suitability assessments; Conduct independent engineering and technical due diligence; Evaluate technology options for solar, wind, and storage; Review grid interconnection and transmission constraints; Analyze energy production and performance; Develop asset management and operational strategies; Conduct life-cycle cost and economic analyses; Assess regulatory and market risks; Create technical memoranda and client presentations; Support engineering reviews and transaction advisory; Mentor junior team members

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties