Development Associate

What You Can Expect

The Due Diligence Analyst will be a key contributor on a diverse team focused on growing ENGIE’s Distributed Solar and Storage (DSS) business. In this role you can expect to: evaluate both new/greenfield and acquisition opportunities of development-stage groundmount solar (1 – 20 MW) and/or battery storage projects; perform permitting research to identify applicable zoning and environmental regulations; gather and analyze data to improve Business Development tools and processes; and support proposals to develop customer-sited projects. The Due Diligence Analyst can expect to gain experience working across a broad range of US markets within multiple project development disciplines (real estate, permitting, interconnection, and offtake) all while collaborating with a cross-functional team of developers, engineers, attorneys, and other subject matter experts. This position is part of the DSS team within the Local Energy Infrastructure Global Business Unit in North America. This position is a temporary contract with no guarantee of future employment beyond the initial 6-month term.

Ideal candidates will:

- Be detail-oriented with a strong ability to stay organized, prioritize, and toggle quickly between tasks

- Have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with an ability to distill large amounts of information down to key takeaways

- Have a strong work ethic and ability to quickly learn and implement new skills

- Value kindness, diversity, teamwork and professionalism

Day-to-day activities will include:

- Conducting site screenings evaluating a given project site’s buildable area, zoning requirements, interconnection feasibility, and power offtake options

- Collaborating with internal and external subject matter experts to support acquisition due diligence, including review of engineering (civil and electrical), legal, and financial subject areas

- Using geographic information system (GIS) tools and Microsoft Excel to identify and track suitable sites for upcoming and active land campaigns

- Creating development budgets and supporting proposal preparation for commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility customer-sited opportunities

- Researching and writing summaries on emerging and established distributed solar and storage markets across the US

What You’ll Bring

- An Associate degree or 2 years of relevant experience

- A proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Additional Details

- This role is a temporary contract with no guarantee of future employment beyond the initial 6-month term

- Ability to work in-person at least 3 days per week in ENGIE’s River North Chicago office located at 225 W Hubbard St #200, Chicago, IL 60654

- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Hourly Range: $36.01-$55.18 USD hourly

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.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

This role includes eligibility for enrollment into ENGIE’s 401(k) retirement plan, providing employees the opportunity to plan for their financial future. ENGIE’s 401(k) offers pre-tax and Roth enrollment with a competitive employer match.

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.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace 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.

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Business Unit: GBU Energy Solutions

Division: ESI NORTHAM

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Junior (experience < 3 years)

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/A Levels

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.