Renewable Energy Solar Development Director - Central Region

Ecoplexus is seeking a Renewable Energy Solar Development Director for the Central Region, with the option to work remotely. The role involves leading project development activities in the U.S. Central region, managing site acquisition, permitting, and coordinating teams to meet project goals.

Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in renewable energy development, preferably in the U.S. Central region, and possess relevant educational qualifications.

Location : Durham, NC (or Remote)

About Ecoplexus

Ecoplexus Inc. is a rapidly growing renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP), targeting the utility scale renewable energy and energy storage markets. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in North Carolina, Dallas, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, and Ho Chi Minh. Ecoplexus has grown at an annual rate of over 50% per year since its founding in 2009 and expects to complete approximately $500 million of projects over the next two years.

The Company has developed, built, and operates over 80 projects in the U.S. and Japan, and has a substantial development pipeline of solar, wind and energy storage assets in North America and Asia.

Position

Lead the Company's project development activities in the U.S. Central region (focusing on ERCOT, MISO, and SPP market areas), working closely with senior management. This position will help coordinate interconnection, permitting, real estate, GIS, finance, origination, and engineering teams to achieve project and company goals.

Duties and responsibilities include :

• Management of regional project development activities including site acquisition, permitting and entitlement work, interconnection and transmission planning work, and revenue contract origination.
• Recommend a portfolio investment strategy for the region for solar, wind and energy storage projects. Develop project and portfolio level budgets and timelines.
• Oversee one or more dedicated junior developers. Manage a team of internal matrixed subject matter experts and / or outside consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• In coordination with an Origination team, participate in or lead sales and marketing activities for utility and non-utility offtakers and programs. Coordinate Company responses to utility and other entity requests for proposals.
• Identify prospects for mergers and acquisitions and assist in diligence activities. Lead or participate in acquisition, joint development, divestiture, power purchase and other agreement negotiations.
• Negotiate consulting agreements and manage consultants.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of project reporting and management processes to optimize development spend and risk reduction across project portfolio.
• Support Executive and Finance Teams during investor due diligence process
• Provide regular updates to and Interact with the Executive Team and promptly raise concerns when they become apparent.
• Provide a smooth transition to the Ecoplexus operations team as projects progress to construction. Provide post-development support to the Ecoplexus operations team as necessary.

Requirements

6+ years of experience with wind, solar, or thermal energy development required. Experience in the U.S. Central region is preferred.

BA / MBA / JD - finance, law, or energy business related preferred.

Proven experience in successfully developing and bringing online large scale solar, wind, and / or energy storage projects in the United States is required.

What We Offer

Ecoplexus offers a competitive salary, strong bonus structures, in a growing company, and a benefits program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ecoplexus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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