Renewables Project Development Manager

Summary

Identifies, evaluates, develops, and negotiates new utility-scale renewables growth opportunities for NYPA. Works across multiple functions within the organization such as, but not limited to system planning, legal, finance, project delivery, external affairs, EH&S, and real estate.

The Renewables Project Development Manager (PDM) is responsible for supporting the origination and development of renewable energy projects in different stages of development through commercial operation, in support of NYPA’s strategies and New York State targets. Through these activities, the position will play a key role in achieving NYPA’s underlying mission to advance a clean energy future and the economic growth and competitiveness of New York State.

The PDM will be responsible for development activities including identifying new project opportunities, and assessing feasibility of technical, financial, and regulatory aspects, and ensure alignment with NYPA's strategy and vision by collaborating with vendors, and internal & external stakeholder including NYPA’s customers. The position will manage development and evaluation of proposals, coordinate with vendors and consultants in the creation of project documentation such as site control, permitting, interconnection and manage the review of deliverables and timelines. The PDM will also develop and manage tools to track budget for new project and business development initiatives.

The PDM should have a strong understanding of the renewable energy project development process and activities, support interconnection and permitting efforts. Experience with the public sector and/or serving public sector/governmental clients is a plus. Strong familiarity with project management and ability to manage multiple concurrent project development efforts simultaneously. Experience with CRM software (Monday.com, Asana, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, etc.) and familiarity with solar PV and energy storage modeling software is also a plus. Candidates with technical or engineering education and/or experience will be preferred.

Projects span various technologies and applications including but not limited to renewable energy and energy storage. Responsibilities include stakeholder management both internal and external, multi-functional collaborations such as with technical functions to develop solutions, and others for negotiations with external collaborators. Projects may participate in wholesale energy markets, REC solicitations or customer power purchase agreements, and will include both utility scale and DG opportunities for a variety of technologies including solar PV, wind, standalone storage, or hybrid renewable generation + storage.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Education, Experience and Certifications

Physical Requirements

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $127,000.00 - $177,000.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov .