Wind Project Developer

The AES Corporation

. Lead all aspects of renewable energy project development, including budgets, schedules, and risk management .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $137,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in renewable energy project development, including risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing permitting processes to ensure successful project execution.

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Renewable Energy Project DevelopmentProject ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementPermitting Processes

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementSchedule ManagementContract ManagementEnvironmental Studies CoordinationProject FinancingDue DiligenceUtility Infrastructure KnowledgeInterconnection ProcessesEnergy Storage TechnologiesCRM Platforms

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyUrban PlanningConstruction ManagementLogisticsEngineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of renewable energy project development, including budgets, schedules, and risk management
Own project development schedules and budgets while partnering with leadership and team members
Identify, assess, and resolve permitting, policy, commercial, technical, and schedule-related risks
Coordinate cross-functional efforts among interconnection, land, permitting, environmental, engineering, commercial, and other project teams
Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Communicate project risks, opportunities, recommendations, and key decisions
Deliver presentations and represent project interests in internal and external forums
Manage contractual obligations associated with key project agreements
Lead discretionary permitting activities, including strategy development, permit tracking, regulatory coordination, and public hearings
Coordinate environmental studies, site surveys, due diligence activities, and reporting
Collaborate with engineering teams as project design and engineering activities advance
Support contractor selection efforts with the construction management team
Coordinate with execution teams to secure required ministerial permits
Lead project handoff activities to execution teams once projects are developed and permitted
Support project financing through diligence coordination and documentation
Manage external consultant and contractor relationships and associated expenditures
Provide analysis and reporting for business development and project pipeline activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 4 to 8 years of experience in project development or a related field
Bachelor's degree in renewable energy, urban planning, logistics, finance, business, engineering, project or construction management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered
Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Knowledge of renewable energy project development, utility infrastructure, interconnection processes, permitting, and contracting
Familiarity with renewable energy and energy storage technologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution capabilities
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% of the time, with additional travel as project needs require
Experience using CRM platforms and developing meaningful project metrics and reporting
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Work authorization verified through the I-9 process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave