The project development intern will help Azimuth Renewables to further expand our portfolio of development assets in the Midwest and Southern regions of the U.S. This position requires a combination of real estate expertise, written and verbal communication skills, business development efforts, and negotiation skills.
This position is based out of St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will be within commutable distance to this location, however remote candidates will also be considered.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Successfully site and permit facilities on agricultural land.
- Successfully negotiate lease agreements and purchase option agreements with rural landowners
- Manage on-going relationships with landowners through design and financing to secure additional support as needed for easements, zoning support, and title cure.
- Manage internal and external resources (engineering, finance, legal, environmental, etc) to successfully develop candidate projects
- Structure overall projects and manage development through financial close/start of construction
- Maintain an overview of the relevant business and competitive environment, including regulatory and environmental legislation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, economics, business, or a related field
- 0-2 years’ experience in infrastructure project development, solar or wind preferred
- Relevant experience successfully permitting facilities on agricultural property including cell phone towers, power generation facilities, or other commercial/industrial operations.
- Strong public speaking skills. Comfortable representing projects at community meetings and zoning hearings.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and commercial savvy
- Independent work ethic/self-motivation and demonstrated leadership ability ideally in a development role overseeing multiple project/transactions simultaneously
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers including senior leadership
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Google Earth, Adobe, etc.)
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization
- Knowledge of electric utility industry in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois.
Interested candidates can email a resume directly to:
Drew Hagin, drew@azimuth-renewables.com
