Development Associate

Oriden in Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a Development Associate.

Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office.

The Development Associate position is responsible for supporting the development of solar PV and energy storage projects in the US. This position will assist with the full development of utility scale renewable energy projects, supporting activities including project management, land acquisition, permitting to conceptual design, planning, and securing interconnection and commercial offtake opportunities in collaboration with both internal and external parties. This person will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with Oriden’s US strategy. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support project development for solar and energy storage projects through the leadership of an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts.
• Maintain ownership of project budgets, schedules, and reports
• Manage a portfolio of projects within time and quality parameters.
• Provide strategic support to Management that will aid decision making through project permitting, development and due diligence.
• Perform due-diligence reviews of prospective solar and/or storage development asset acquisitions.
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to ensure financial model inputs are accurate with the utmost data integrity.
• Create and maintain project updates and progress reports; identify risks, mitigants and possible solutions for discussion with project team members.
• Identify value-added and profitability influencers through development, regulatory and permitting analysis to improve project bankability.
• Interact with landowners, local government officials, project neighbors, investor representatives and utility contacts to advance utility scale solar projects.
• Support the negotiation of agreements required to progress project development (land, tax, community, permits, interconnection, revenue, EPC, etc.)
• Manage internal team members and external consultants responsible for critical development tasks to ensure on time delivery and accuracy of required work products.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of interconnection applications and management of interconnection processes across various utilities/RTOs/ISOs.
• Distilling relevant insights from state energy policies, utility Integrated Resource Plans and other public industry sources that lead to potential business opportunities.
• Conducting ad-hoc research and analysis to advance Oriden’s new market and business strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

Qualified applicants will have the creativity and attention to detail necessary to develop utility scale solar projects.  Display a strong drive to deliver results, persistent in overcoming obstacles and eager to take responsibility for making things happen in a complex development landscape. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 2- 5 years of experience in project development or adjacent areas including project management, permitting, energy management, energy and environmental policy or law, economic development, technical sales, construction management, or engineering.
• Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, economics, environmental studies, public policy, or relevant field. Graduate degree a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work at least three days per week from Pittsburgh-based office with remote options available for balance of week.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Commitment to personal integrity and honesty
• Microsoft Office software proficiency, with financial underwriting experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical, research and quantitative aptitude
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate and build rapport and trust with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and “pitch in” at all levels.
• Interest and ability to work in a small team environment.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 
• Interdisciplinary understanding of business development and energy issues (technology, power markets, economics, and policy)
• Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to solar energy and storage; including resource studies, environmental studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and engineering.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk or hear. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

Flexibility to travel as required, supporting the US business plan.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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