Job Title: Associate Business Developer

Department: CCO Development

Reports to: Senior Manager - Regional Organic Growth
Location: Remote, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $70,992 - $88,740

Purpose

Business Developer will develop utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Upper Midwest part of the U.S. (primarily North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa) for the purpose of
achieving commercially operating renewable power plants in the MISO market.

Responsibilities
Support and/or manage site development of wind/solar energy/energy storage projects, including establishment of site control through lease or purchase options, county/state permitting of project sites, and management of community relations.
Support project acquisition efforts including due diligence on potential acquisitions and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements.Be a key point of contact for project stakeholders, including landowners and local/state officials.
Adhere to effective internal controls, including providing project development budgets, schedules, and other reports/presentations as required by senior management.
Lead a project team coordinating a multi-discipline group of internal stakeholders. Assist with developingstrategy and business opportunities in the region.

Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a directly related field, or the equivalent combination of educationand experience.

Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Midwest and to corporate renewable headquarters in Oregon.

Experience or training in contract review/negotiation, project management, and problem/conflict resolution.

Proficiency in Windows based business software applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well asin ArcGIS and Google Earth or similar geographic mapping software.

Based in the area described above and within 100 miles of an airport.

The above description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees in this position may be required to perform related aspects of the job or special projects not listed above, as assigned by the supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience in wind and solar energy project development in the Midwest. Familiarity with/willingness to learn agricultural and energy land use practices.

• Familiarity with/willingness to learn title and survey requirements for land leasing or purchasing. Familiarity with/willingness to learn Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

Additional Success Factors

Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company. Ability to work in a large matrixed organization with minimal supervision.Ability to work effectively in an environment where consensus between diverse work streams is often required before projects can proceed.

Required Qualifications
Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving.Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.Willingness to expand knowledge base to incorporate new and emerging energy generation/storage technologies and applications.Ability to work efficiently and seamlessly (via computer or other electronic communication means) in a broad and diverse range of surrounding environments.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.

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