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Associate, Renewable Development

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $85,000–$103,000🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Support the East Region development team in developing utility-scale wind and solar energy projects throughout the eastern United States.

Role type

Associate, Renewable Development (Utility-scale project development)

Builds

Utility-scale wind and solar energy projects

Domain

Renewable energy / Power infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Market assessment, site reconnaissance, competitive pricing strategy, lease and easement negotiation, permit acquisition, interconnection management, budgeting and scheduling, stakeholder representation

Preferred skills

Engineering or business background, real estate development knowledge, transmission and power project engineering knowledge

Technologies

NE-ISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO, TVA, SERC

Responsibilities

Advance existing wind or solar energy project developments; Identify development prospects and conduct initial site reconnaissance; Secure site control by negotiating leases and easements; Obtain local, state, and federal permits; Represent the company with customers, landowners, and officials; Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities; Assist with project budgeting and scheduling

Seniority

Associate, entry-to-mid level

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