Senior Advisor, Project Development - Chicago Illinois

Company: ENGIE North America Inc.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/21/2025

What You Can Expect

As a Project Development Senior Advisor, you will support development of distributed solar and solar + Storage projects for ENGIE Distributed Solar and Storage (DSS) business in the United States. You will work on discrete tasks to support land acquisition, offtake strategy, zoning, permitting, environmental review, and other aspects of solar energy and storage project development to ultimately fulfill the company's renewable energy aspirations and growth strategy within North America. You will have strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills and an aptitude for juggling a variety of simultaneous tasks, all while demonstrating a positive and professional attitude.

Lead development activities in early, mid and late stage for both greenfield and brownfield projects that are acquired through the DSS Business Development and Origination Teams
Mentor and guide new members to achieve group portfolio targets in collaboration with other senior staff with the project development team
Support policy research and in new target states working with policy and regulatory affairs team
Direct / manage both internal and external subject matter experts to complete all development activities including but not limited to environmental, local/state/federal permitting, interconnection, real estate, procurement, and design activities
Represent ENGIE with customers, landowners, and local/state/regional stakeholders to keep them informed throughout the development process, including attending community engagement events, conferences, policy/advocacy group meetings and other local events
Support Merger & Acquisition (M&A) opportunities originated by the DSS Business Development Team
Manage transaction negotiation and closings against strict schedules and deadlines; align stakeholder needs and internal approvals process
Prepare and lead the preparation and presentation for project/market reviews at both the DSS level and Global level management committees
Ensure that ENGIE is following internal pre-contract procedures and approvals processes
Lead and train junior members of Project Development team and assign tasks as appropriate and assist with other tasks as needed






What You'll Bring



Bachelor's degree in which you completed courses in Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Economics or other related disciplines
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in energy
A minimum of five (5) years of renewable project development experience, including managing projects at various stages of the development lifecycle
Conscientious and detail oriented
Unimpeachable integrity
Acts with a team-first attitude
High degree of creative problem-solving acumen, especially in the context of renewables transactions and project development
Comfortable resolving and settling challenging commercial disagreements - always poised and professional with internal and external stakeholders
General understanding of renewable energy market trends and the resulting impacts on solar project development
Results-oriented and motivated professional with the ability to work independently within a large matrixed organization while effectively interfacing with the various cross-functional employee groups
Ability to thrive in quickly changing environment and manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously
Superior verbal and written communication skills and high level of attention to detail with the ability to present to a wide range of audiences, including third party developers, landowners, potential off takers, government officials, and corporate leaders
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint






Additional Details




• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
  Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
  
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Compensation
  
  Salary Range: $131,000 - $200,790 USD annually
  
  
  
  This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
  
  Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
  
  
  
  ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
  
  
  
  In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
  
  
  
  Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location
  
  
  
  At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. .
  
  
  
  
  
  Why ENGIE?
  
  ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
  
  
  
  At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
  
  
  
  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
  
  
  
  If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
  
  
  
  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.
  
  
  
  The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
  
  
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