Senior Data Center Project Developer Job at National Grid Renewables, Bloomington, MN

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  • National Grid Renewables
  • Bloomington, MN

Job Description

National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities. 

Position Description:
The Senior Developers essential functions and responsibilities include leading new data center development projects, understanding how to manage risks around project decisions, driving the project schedule, budgeting, and management of external relationships and consultants. This role will be leading a National Grid Renewables development project portfolio in the Midwest states.

Core Responsibilities:             
  • Lead the company in targeting; and evaluating markets to identify greenfield developments, Mergers & Acquisitions; and partnership opportunities in the Midwest.
  • Actively collaborate with peers developing renewable energy projects to deliver Clean Energy Data Center Solutions.
  • Work with the commercial and finance teams to prepare financial models, evaluate new technologies, and prepare compelling solutions for customers.
  • Interface with the engineering and construction teams and consultants to ensure that projects are deliverable, considerate of site characteristics, and on-budget.
  • Coordinate with the Transmission department to site strategic Points of Interconnection, provide supporting application materials, and track the interconnection process and obtain Load Interconnect Agreements.
  • Coordinate with the Real Estate department on title curative measures for the project .
  • Work directly with the permitting department to manage state, federal, and local permitting efforts and approval processes for large scale industrial load projects.
  • Represent National Grid Renewables with federal, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, transmission operators, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process. Effectively managing and maintain key stakeholder relationships necessary for the project to thrive.
  • Manage external consultants, contractors, and/or land agents.
  • Maintain strong relationships with project landowners.
  • Provide input on written or verbal reports to management including updates on project status and changes to regulations.
  • Manage and understand project risks as it relates to development and constructability, specific to Data Centers.
  • Lead development on approximately 5-10 early-stage projects and approximately 2 mid to late stage projects.
  • Travel approximately 40% of the time.
Skills of a Senior Developer Include:
  • Proficient project management skills and organization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to pursue results and take project ownership.
  • Ability to self-prioritize and plan work effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and park of a team.
  • Innovative in ability to analyze and present solutions to problems.
  • 3-5 years of project development experience in data centers or a relatable industry (energy, real estate, commercial development, etc.) with demonstrated knowledge of data center market is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on large scale industrial development projects is strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience with public speaking or presentations is strongly preferred.
  • Intermediate understanding of real property interests is preferred.
  • Intermediate understanding of project constraints and conceptual engineering design is preferred.
  • Willingness to work with and manage relationships with landowners and other stakeholders is required.
National Grid Renewables believe fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is everyones responsibility. Open, honest and respectful ways of working, learning and communicating are the cornerstones of a successful business, and leveraging inclusion and diversity lead to better business results. At National Grid Renewables, were focused on creating a work environment where our people feel respected and included, and therefore empowered to be themselves.

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