Development Manager

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

TITLE: Development Manager

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA (20% domestic travel required)

EMPLOYER: AES Clean Energy Services, LLC

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage all aspects of project development from site origination or acquisition through to construction commencement; Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets; Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders; Manage contract obligations in key project documents; Manage Project Discretionary Permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, presenting at permit hearings; Coordinate closely with the broader cross-functional teams; Coordinate delivery of site and environmental studies, surveys and diligence reports; Work with internal and external Engineering teams as they progress engineering and design; Work with internal construction management team on contractor selection process; Coordinate with construction management team on securing ministerial permits; Handoff projects once fully developed and permitted to the construction management team; Participate in project financings answering relevant diligence questions and providing required documents; Coordinate additional resources or outside consultants/contractors as well as managing and meeting expenses throughout project development; Apply critical thinking needed to communicate and influence employees at all levels regarding project risks, opportunities, and recommended action; Provide support and analysis for Business Development pipeline reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Job requires Masters in Energy Systems, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Experience can be gained through any combination of work experience, coursework and/or academic pursuit.

This position also requires experience in each of the following:

• Practical expertise in renewable energy project development, encompassing utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting, as well as familiarity with renewable energy and energy storage technologies;
• Expertise in using unstructured/unlevered financial models to analyze financial feasibility and maximize project value. Including familiarity with strategies such as Tax equity financing, Debt financing, Investment Tax credit, Production Tax Credit, as well as monetization strategies like Power Purchase Agreement and Renewable Energy Credits;
• *Demonstrate proficiency in renewable energy project technicalities, encompassing PV and BESS systems functionality, along with components like PV modules, inverters, trackers, and adherence to NEC codes;
• *Project Management experience to coordinate with broader internal/external team overseeing all phases of renewable energy project development, including site identification, permitting, interconnection, construction, and financial management, ensuring project is on schedule and incompliance with regulatory requirements;
• *Skills - AutoCAD, Helioscope, GIS, Nearmap, Pictometry, Google Earth MATLAB, ANSYS Fluent, Salesforce Smartsheets, PVsyst.

SALARY: $128,634.40/year - $143,650/year.

Standard Corporate Benefits Provided

REPLY TO: Email resume to applicationsUS@aes.com. Please reference Job Code 8127141.