Developer Jobs

Do you have experience in leading cross-functional teams within the renewable energy space with exposure to land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection and legal through construction commencement? Do you have a desire to work for a people-first company that is rapidly growing? Do you possess exceptional decision making, communication & influencing skills? And do you believe that collaboration, accountability, and having fun ought to be key elements of your job? If you answer yes, read further & consider applying for our Development Manager role.

What you will do:

The Development Manager will work alongside the Development team members. Specific duties will include:

• Managing interdisciplinary teams including land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection and legal through construction commencement.
• Managing and conducting due diligence on individual or portfolio acquisitions where they will work closely with the business development and M&A team to assess project risk and opportunity, complete project valuations, and make recommendations on transaction, structuring, and acquisition of assets.
• Collaborating with internal team and external consultants to inform siting constraints, project design, technology options, resource assessments, and procurement strategies.
• Leading a team of subject matter experts to develop early and late-stage renewable energy projects, manage projects into the construction phase, and support the project through commissioning and project financing for handover to asset management and operations.
• Facilitating project discretionary permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, and obtaining all entitlements for the successful construction and operation of project facilities.
• Managing the development of a portfolio of projects: budgeting and finances, project timing and planning, risks assessment, and defining portfolio priorities based on development metrics and offtake potential.
• Developing a growing portfolio of Copia’s solar and energy storage projects in the PJM region, while also contributing to growth into new markets.
• Supporting the negotiation of critical project agreements including equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements.

What we look for:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Proven success in leading a cross-functional project team
• Ability to foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment that encourages innovation and high performance.
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
• Proven success in bringing renewable energy projects through the financing process and into construction
• Willingness and ability to travel 30% on average & more as required by projects
• Passion for renewable/clean energy
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence, including excellent public speaking/presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project/construction management or similar discipline
• 3 years' renewable energy project development experience (PJM experience required), including exposure to real estate agreements, utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting and financing. 5 years' experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Willingness to work remotely from the Austin, TX area.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, project management software and a CRM system

Our Benefits:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Copia to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer flexible work hours and generous benefits to all of our employees that include:

• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) plan
• Mobile device credit
• Wellness Credit
• Professional Growth
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Flexible work hours

About Copia: Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com.

At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.