Junior Project Developer

WPD Group and WPD Culture

The wpd Group develops and operates onshore wind farms and solar farms. With its 4,300 employees, the company is engaged in 33 countries worldwide. Since late 2016, the company has also operated in the US market. wpd is focused on solar PV development, wind energy project development, BESS hybrid project development, design, site analysis & land acquisition, permitting, financing and power marketing in the US.
wpd’s mission in the US is to further expand as a lean, effective, high-quality developer of wind, solar and BESS hybrid projects. This is to be achieved as a nimble team able to flex across all aspects of cutting-edge highly profitable projects.
The team shall be mainly comprised of rather generalists, who are well-versed on the business with a 360° understanding of successful projects and not a group of compartmentalized specialists.
Our organizational culture includes a high-performing team that has a foundation of trust and collaboration, ability to have healthy/productive conflict, holds each other and one another accountable, and drives results.

ABILITES:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, permitting rules, technical and environmental reports, etc.
Ability to draft status reports, development schedules and internal and stakeholder-oriented correspondence.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner.
Ability to identify problems and issues that arise involving several variables in non-standardized and fast-paced situations and suggest possible solutions.
Ability to identify problems involving several concrete variables in standardized and non-standardized situations
Ability to assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis and then help draw up solutions
Initial project management skills and first-hand knowledge of the relevant project management tools
knowledge and understanding of permitting requirements of wind, solar and hybrid storage projects
Understanding of some – required aspects for a successful project development including understanding good siting, great interconnection options, comprehensive resource assessment and power marketing knowledge.
Business acumen and ability to understand financial and wider business implications of project actions
Analytical mindset with the ability to communicate key findings effectively to the leadership team, board members and investors
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and grow knowledge and skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee will need to be comfortable working with a computer for extended periods. This position also requires extensive travel as required by the progress of developments.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

Analyse the overall project situation and phase and based on that develop a project schedule.
Add to project success by periodically following up the various stakeholders and service providers.
Track, monitor and report project progress to the superiors. Identify deviations. Communicate impact on the project and actively create and suggest solutions to mitigate effects.
Identify and liaise with all relevant project stakeholders to maintain relationships that are suitable to further project progress and ensure project success
Manage and administer all subcontractors and partner contractors to ensure success
Drive and inspire continuous improvement with the aim to lower the cost of energy and hence secure project success as well as increasing potential development and operational margins

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required, master’s degree preferred
Initial relevant experience in renewable energy projects development with project planning, execution, and history of improvements is advantageous and preferred
Generally familiar with the aspects of a successful renewable energy project
Knowledge and appreciation of the technical, commercial, and political aspects driving the renewable industry
Strong interpersonal, management, and organizational skills
Great communication skills
Team building capability
Pro-active attitude
High level of self-motivation
Self-starter with ability to work without intensive supervision
Cross cultural experience and tolerance towards other work cultures in a multi-cultural and international environment

EQUIPMENT, MACHINES, TOOLS USED:

Microsoft Office applications, (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and operation of office equipment (computers, tablets, cell phone, copier, etc.)

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Duties can be performed in a climate-controlled office environment. with frequent visits to project sites where there may be exposure to the elements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
wpd is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.