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AES Clean Energy (AES) is currently seeking an Associate Developer to support project development efforts as a member of AES's Wind Development Team, specifically working within the Eastern United States.The Wind Team is responsible for internal origination, development, and commercialization of wind energy projects throughout the United States.The successful candidate will report to the regional Manager and will conduct wind leasing efforts with landowners, interact with permitting authorities, and support other key project development activities. This is a fast-paced role working with internal and external key stakeholders and will provide immediate exposure to the full cycle of wind project development.

This position will ideally be based in AES's office in either Louisville, CO or New York City, NY. The role requires the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and will include up to 75% travel as needed.The successful candidate will work on a cross functional team with origination, project development, legal, finance, engineering, construction, outside consultants, landowners, customers, project stakeholders, and utility companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interact with and establish critical relationships with landowners and local stakeholders to advance development of early-stage wind projects
• Manage and maintain relationships with permitting authorities and secure key discretionary permits
• Manage public relations including open houses and managing community concerns
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts on interconnection study processes
• Assist in creating maps and detailed reports
• Maintain project schedules and budgets
• Identify and clearly articulate project risks, opportunities, and recommended action(s)
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to perform project development duties to assist Wind Team as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of project development, sales, engineering, or project management in renewable energy or related field
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Google Earth strongly preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Basic knowledge of wind energy fundamentals including project development, energy markets, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and contracting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, very self-reliant, and capable of operating with minimum supervision
• Strong time management skills with comfortability managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a valid driver's license and flexibility to travel in the eastern United States.