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 Sr. Manager, Development role.

What you will do:

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

• Supporting the negotiation of critical project agreements including equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements.
• Collaborating with internal team and external consultant to site siting constraints, project design, technology options, resource assessments, and procurement strategies.
• Managing and conducting due diligence on individual or portfolio acquisitions within the region, 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.
• Coordinating with and managing interdisciplinary teams including land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection and legal through construction commencement.
• 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, energy storage, and hydrogen projects in the WECC region.
• 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.

What we look for:

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% on average & more as required by projects
• Proven success in leading a cross-functional project team
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
• Proven success in bringing renewable energy projects through the financing process and into construction
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment that encourages innovation and high performance.
• 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
• 4 years renewable energy project development experience (WECC experience required), including exposure to utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting and financing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, project management software and a CRM system
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Ability to work in the Dana Point office a minimum of 1 day a week

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:

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

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.