Project Development Associate

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Project Development Associate is a high‑impact early‑career role at the center of utility‑scale renewable energy development, supporting wind, solar, and battery storage projects from early‑stage land acquisition through permitting and pre‑construction. This position builds on foundational development experience and involves increased responsibility for project execution, external engagement, and cross‑functional coordination. Associates work closely with senior development leaders while independently owning key workstreams across multiple projects. The role is well‑suited for candidates seeking to deepen their development expertise, expand leadership skills, and take meaningful ownership in advancing complex infrastructure projects.

• Cover letters are strongly encouraged.

Main responsibilities:

• Support and oversee advancement of large‑scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects through multiple development stage‑gates
• Serve as a point of contact on assigned projects, supporting day‑to‑day project execution across land, permitting, interconnection, and commercial readiness
• Represent EDPRNA in the field by leading engagement with landowners, including negotiation and administration of land agreements, such as options, leases, amendments, purchases, easements and crossing agreements
• Lead and coordinate community outreach and stakeholder engagement activities, including interaction with public officials and local representatives
• Manage the selection, contracting, and performance of external consultants such as land agents, permitting consultants, and community engagement contractors
• Create and compile project documentation, including due diligence materials, permit applications, exhibits, and supporting studies
• Coordinate efforts to obtain local, state, and federal permits, working with internal teams and external consultants
• Conduct and synthesize land, regulatory, market, and project‑specific research to inform development strategy and risk assessments
• Create, update, and maintain project GIS maps, databases, schedules, and trackers
• Secure and maintain compliance with transmission and interconnection agreements
• Coordinate internal inputs across development, engineering, legal, and finance teams to price projects for commercial offtake
• Support the preparation of bids and compliance with contracts with power purchasers
• Support project forecasting, portfolio tracking, and management reporting, identifying risks and elevating issues proactively
• Lead project meetings, driving forward decisions and tracking action items
• Mentor and provide guidance to Analysts and Coordinators on project tasks and processes
• Perform additional duties as required to support timely, high‑quality project delivery

Employment type

Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule

Work site

Houston, Texas; Toronto, Canada; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Political Science or a related field
  • 1 – 3 years of progressively responsible project management or development experience in energy or a related industry
  • Experience with implementing AI tools to increase efficiency preferred
  • Strong knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Google Earth software preferred
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software with strong Excel skills preferred
  • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred).

Travel:

Up to 50%. Driver’s License required.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision
• Strong interest in renewable energy
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
•  Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form