Job description
ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.
The Senior Advisor, Business Development will lead a broad range of development and prospecting activities for projects within ENGIE North America’s (ENA) portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy assets across the United States. This individual will work across the development and technical teams in order to develop a region-based market entry strategy for ENA’s utility-scale renewable energy portfolio. A specific emphasis on prospecting and optimizing project investments in order to return the highest value development assets to ultimately fulfill the company's renewable energy aspirations and growth strategy within North America.
The position is located in Chicago, IL and reports to Director, Business Development, Grid-Scale Renewables.
What you’ll do:
- Coordinate with internal departments (commercial strategy, development regions, interconnection, etc.) and external parties in the development and execution of ENA’s utility-scale energy strategy
- Analyze market data, financial and policy strategies and ENGIE’s strategic goals, to optimize ENA’s grid-scale energy strategy
- Support energy offtake, financing, and project M&A discussions, including due diligence activities
- Select, manage, and direct third party consultants and review their reports
- Analyze market dynamic and interconnection queues to optimize ENA’s utility-scale strategy
- Coordinate with internal financial modeling in establishing business case for each greenfield project.Evaluate viability of early stage and acquisition projects
- Represent company in industry advocacy groups
- Remain abreast of renewable energy opportunities in the United States and the national industry trends impacting the future of solar and renewable development opportunities and their competitiveness as they relate to customers
- Represent ENGIE at national solar and renewable energy events
- Carry out other duties as assigned
What you bring:
- Minimum 10 years related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental, Business Administration or Economics preferred
- Proven record of accomplishment in renewable energy development, including experience taking projects through financing
- General understanding of market trends and resulting impacts on project development
- Superior verbal and written communication skills and high level of attention to detail with the ability to present to a wide range of audiences, including landowners, potential offtakers, government officials, and corporate leaders
- Results-oriented leader with the ability to work independently within a large matrixed organization while effectively interfacing with the various cross-functional employee groups
- Strong desire to advance the adoption and deployment of renewable energy solutions across North America
Additional Information/Conditions:
- Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
- Must have the ability to travel regularly within the United States
- Ability to engage with stakeholders on evening and weekends
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
- Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to use a company computer, calculator,
- Could involve some lifting
- 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 the needed assistance to perform the essential functions
- Eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
The pay range for this role is: $120,700 - $307,190. The listed salary range represents ENGIE’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their work location, and additional factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package and certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and commissions. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
Your talent acquisition partner can share specific information regarding the salary for the position based on the work location.
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