Sr Project Developer, Energy Storage, West region

Company: The AES Corporation
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.Job Description:AES is seeking an energy storage Senior Developer for the west coast in the US. This role will be the primary person responsible for generating new energy storage projects in the target region from AES' existing platform of businesses and with third party customers. The role will involve coordination of project development activities, formulation of commercial offers, customer & related stakeholder management, and requires a deep understanding of energy markets, transmission and distribution network constraints, and experience with siting, permitting, and interconnecting renewable energy/ energy storage projects .This position will be based remotely in Arizona or California preferably.Responsibilities :Project Development, originate and develop utility scale energy storage opportunities

• Identify development prospects including market assessment
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements, and agreements with landowners
• Lead efforts in obtaining certain local, state, and/or federal permits
• Initiate and manage interconnection activities
• Develop market potential for AES and energy storageCommercial, create customer offers, negotiate, and win new business
  • Develop and model offers to meet customer needs
  • Prepare bids and offers combining features and commercial terms to attract customers
  • Assist in creation or content for support materials
  • Negotiate commercial contracts
  • Interact with legal support on PPA and contract termsCustomer and Stakeholder Relationships, educate and develop working relationships with power system operators, utilities, industrial users, power regulators, government officials, and local stakeholders related to energy storage
    • Introduce AES & storage capabilities
    • Capture customer needs and originate commercial solutions
    • Develop market potential for AES and energy storage
    • Manage internal relationships and messages across AES teamsProject management, direct AES people and contractors for project development
      • Prepare and manage budget for market commercial activities
      • Manage progress, coordinate activities, and resources
      • Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical supportQualifications:
        • The preferred candidate should have a minimum of an undergraduate degree and seven+ years of experience in project development, commercial management, business development, or sales with a proven capability to understand technical products and firm understanding of energy markets.
        • Advanced degree or MBA preferred. Work experience in the energy sector and/or within sales of new solutions a plus.
        • Solid financial modeling experience using Excel with the ability to evaluate offers for consistency with business needs
        • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills required. The candidate should be capable of creating compelling new offers, respond to bids and solicitations reflecting customer needs and communicating them to audiences composed of technical, commercial, and regulatory backgrounds.
        • Possess strong verbal and written communications skills.
        • Demonstrated business judgment and individual initiative. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
        • Ability to work dynamically and cross functionally within teams spanning both the regional organization and the energy storage team.
        • Ability to work remotely, utilizing technology to stay connected to colleagues in other locations.
        • Ability to travel 20-40%AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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