Job description
Senior Project Developer - Remote Opportunity
Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Department: Energy Solutions (Project Development)
Position Summary
Join Plug Power’s Project Development team to help build the first generation of commercial-scale green hydrogen production plants in North America and kickoff the next major step in decarbonization of the transportation and industrial sectors.
In this role you will manage complex projects that bring together renewable energy, hydrogen production and liquefaction technology, energy firming strategies, water, and hydrogen transport logistics. You will also help initiate the buildout of a portfolio of operating facilities by sourcing new projects and preparing them for handoff to our Project Management team who constructs and commissions the facilities.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Gather information via the desktop (e.g. GIS) and site visits to characterize the feasibility of greenfield and acquisition project opportunities for green hydrogen facilities.
- Manage development activities associated with the integration of hydrogen production facilities and utility-scale renewable energy projects, often in coordination with other development partners, from project feasibility through handoff to Plug’s Project Management team for construction.
- Manage land acquisition (directly or via management of external land agents) for project sites and rights of way.
- Coordinate transmission interconnection and power supply/delivery, water supply/delivery, and energy and environmental assessments.
- Identify, vet, select, and manage third-party consultants (e.g. environmental) and review their reports.
- Obtain local project permits and tax agreements.
- Coordinate as needed with internal Plug Power subject matter experts.
- Engage and communicate with landowners, public officials, and other project stakeholders to provide information throughout the development process.
- Ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
- Manage and mentor other personnel on the Project Development team.
- Represent Plug Power in industry advocacy groups.
- Remain abreast of hydrogen and renewable energy technologies and policies impacting the future competitiveness of green hydrogen development.
- Represent Plug Power at national hydrogen and renewable energy events as speaker, panelist, and green hydrogen leader.
Education and Experience
- Minimum 10 years of project development experience in renewable energy.
- Proven record of accomplishment in utility-scale renewable energy development, including experience taking projects through to construction handoff or full commissioning.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Focus in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Business Administration preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve potential project flaws and to prioritize critical path tasks.
- Track record of successfully working with public officials to obtain project permits, tax abatements, etc.
- Working knowledge of hydrogen- and renewable energy-related technical disciplines, including transmission interconnection and power supply, resource assessment, environmental assessment, GIS, etc.
- Understanding of the hydrogen economy and the relationship between hydrogen and renewable energy in green hydrogen project development.
- 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 project development partners, landowners, government officials, and corporate leaders.
Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
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