The AES Corporation
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AssociateWindDeveloper
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“Associate Wind Developer at The AES Corporation. Skills: project development, renewable energy, land acquisition, permitting, stakeholder relations. lead project development within the Eastern Wind Development region. support project development for wind projects located in NYISO and PJM service areas”
What You'll Achieve.
guarantee successful project delivery; ensure projects successfully reach construction commencement
Industry & Context.
problem solving
Willingness and ability to travel 30% on average but more as required by projects, Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-4 years of project development experience in renewable energy development, real estate development, infrastructure, or a closely related field, Bachelor’s degree, preferably in renewable energy, urban planning, logistics, finance, business, engineering, project/construction management or related field, Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines, interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working directly with landowners, external stakeholders, or similarly relationship‑driven counterparts, Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and real estate, Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision, Willingness and ability to travel 30% on average but more as required by projects, Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
preference for this team member to be located near AES’ New York, NY or Louisville, CO office
What You'll Do.
lead project development within the Eastern Wind Development region
support project development for wind projects located in NYISO and PJM service areas
oversight and coordination of site identification and prospecting
pre-construction and overall due diligence
development of budget and scheduling
due diligence review of potential project acquisitions
ensuring projects successfully reach construction commencement
own day‑to‑day landowner relationships across eastern wind development projects
particularly in New York
serve as a primary point of contact for landowners
responsible for maintaining trust
and continuity throughout development
lead and execute lease negotiations
in coordination with land
and project leadership
develop and deliver consistent
professional project status updates for landowners and local stakeholders
independently manage landowner communications
and resolve routine issues while escalating higher‑risk matters as appropriate
coordinate landowner meetings
representing AES professionally in external engagements
maintain ownership of defined development workstreams
with responsibility for advancing tasks from assignment through completion
support development activities including environmental studies
permitting coordination
real estate diligence
track and manage development schedules
and risks within assigned scopes
coordinate with internal teams including land acquisition
participate actively in internal and external project meetings
contributing to problem solving and execution strategy
support internal reporting
and project documentation with accuracy and accountability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with lead project developers and SME teams; manage external stakeholders and internal partners; work on a cross-functional team including growth strategy, land acquisition, permitting, real estate, external affairs, stakeholder relations, legal, finance, engineering, interconnection, construction, external consultants, landowners, local officials, customers, and other project stakeholders; coordinate with internal teams including land acquisition, permitting, real estate, interconnection, engineering, external affairs, finance, and legal; participate actively in internal and external project meetings
Communication Scope
interpersonal and communication skills; experience working directly with landowners, external stakeholders, or similarly relationship‑driven counterparts; develop and deliver consistent, professional project status updates for landowners and local stakeholders; independently manage landowner communications; presents AES’s position clearly in both internal and external meetings
Process & Methodology
development of budget and scheduling, track and manage development schedules, milestones, and risks within assigned scopes, maintain ownership of defined development workstreams, with responsibility for advancing tasks from assignment through completion
Full Job Description
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a **Fortune 500 company** that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning **14 countries** , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the **Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators** by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a **Great Place to Work** , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly **ranked #1 globally** in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with **$12.7B in revenues in 2023** , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to **25 million customers worldwide.** As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as **24/7 carbon-free energy** for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. US Renewables & Power is currently seeking an Associate Developer to lead project development within the Eastern Wind Development region. The successful candidate will support project development for wind projects located in NYISO and PJM service areas. Key responsibilities include oversight and coordination of site identification and prospecting, land acquisition, project permitting, site studies, interconnection, engineering, pre-construction and overall due diligence, development of budget and scheduling, due diligence review of potential proje
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