Director of Development - Charlotte, United States - Brookfield Renewable

Description

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly a part of Duke Energy, Deriva is now a Brookfield Renewable company. Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world's largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Overview:

Reporting to the head of Greenfield Development, the Director of Development will lead and generatenew solar and solar plus storage investment opportunities in the West Region for Deriva Energy and to execute on these opportunities. This role is best suited for an experienced developer interested in significantly growing energy investment opportunities across a large region of the US with the backing of a large owner-operator. You will lead project development activities for a portfolio of utility-scale solar and solar plus storage projects located in MISO, SPP and WECC. Deriva is a leader in facilitating a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships, while being a responsible corporate citizen and a trusted energy solutions partner. We have ambitious growth goals and are expanding the team to support this growth.

The role of the Director of Development is to generatenew investment opportunities for Deriva Energy and to execute on these opportunities. This includes greenfieldproject development, contract structuring, transaction origination, and due diligence for utility scale solar and solar plus storage investments.

This position is critical for Deriva Energy to realize ambitious growth aspirations. We are seeking a highly motivated individual, with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities:

• The purpose of the Director is to generate, develop, and execute a pipeline of competitive, customer-centric project investment opportunities.
• Able to succeed in a fast pace, dynamic, competitive marketplace
  • Strong understanding of project drivers & competition to deliver project investment opportunities
  • Commercial understanding of value and risk drivers related to project technical aspects (interconnection, resource, constructability, design, etc.)
  • Ability to effectively negotiate commercial terms with counterparties to maximize value to The Company in a professional and ethical manner (customers, project partners, EPC/supplier contracts, transmission providers, landowners, taxing authorities / entities, O&M contracts, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to identify strategic business opportunities
  • Mitigate risk and successfully structure projects through complementary project contracts
  • Perform risk assessments, business impact analyses and strategy selection
  • Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine project impacts
  • Strong understanding of financial drivers
• Strong customer focus & understanding of customer needs
  • Work closely with the customer at all levels of the organization (C-Level executives to procurement personnel)
  • Understand customer needs and structure specific business solutions
• Lead greenfield solar projects in Deriva's West Region to drive growth
  • Manage a development budget and prudently spend company resources to create investment opportunities
  • Develop and implement growth strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage project team members and technical subject matter experts
  • Work across functional areas to foster collaboration and cooperation to achieve shared goals
  • Provide direction to internal stakeholders such as, engineering, environmental, underwriting, operations, treasury, risk, tax, finance, accounting, insurance, corporate communications, etc. to achieve project goals
  • Support the finance, construction, and operations teams to achieve successful project outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with external stakeholders including customers, project partners, local officials, community members, landowners, transmission owners, environmental agencies, regulatory bodies, etc.
  • Frequent travel required to meet with key stakeholders
• Spearhead project approvals
  • Prepare and participate in required transaction approval documentation and presentations for senior management approval and deal closure.
  • Interact with senior management for reporting, strategy development and execution planning.
• Identify and lead new greenfield, co-development or acquisition opportunities for renewable projects. Lead development efforts from concept to completion.
• Manage and advance development projects to enable future investments and ultimately execute on approved projects. Project manage development and work closely with subject matter experts for real estate, interconnection, environmental, permitting, community relations, equipment supply, financial modeling, tax and marketing.
• Develop competitive strategies for new markets
• Present opportunities and strategies to executive management and gain company approvals

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field and 7+ years of experience in the renewable energy industry or 10+ year of experience in the renewable energy industry in lieu of a degree
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Utility-scale renewable energy project development experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills, optimistic self-starter
• Financial and business acumen, business strategy, executive level presentation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters and 5 years' experience in utility-scale renewable energy development
• Extensive knowledge of wholesale electricity markets, interconnection process, real estate contracts, tax abatements and renewable energy technologies & policy incentives
• Proven experience developing and successfully building renewable energy projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting.
• Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities
• Ability to take ownership over tasks and work proactively.
• Excellent communication, project management and team-building skills experience working with cross- functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Regionally based with preference given to those in Charlotte, N.C.
• Office position (hybrid)
• Travel 30%
• Attractive bonus potential.
• Deriva offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, parental leaves, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Deriva celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.

Invitation to Veterans

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.