About this role
<p>EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H3 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Role Overview:</b></H3> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base';color:#333333;background-color:white">The Project Development Lead </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base';color:black">is responsible for the development of utility-scale renewable energy-powered (wind and solar) generation projects from the project identification stage through financial closing and start of construction. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H3 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Main responsibilities:</b></H3> </div><div><p style="line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Responsible for local state, federal, and regional permitting of utility-scale wind farms and solar parks<br>Oversee the preparation of proposals that are submitted to utilities<br>Obtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain wind and solar power projects<br>Identify prospective projects with suitable wind resource, electric transmission access, and site characteristics<br>Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including elected officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and community leaders, to support project development<br>Participate in policy outreach efforts to government officials regarding wind industry issues<br>Monitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third parties<br>Manage the environmental study and permitting process<br>Support the financial analysis and modeling of the project<br>Manage project-level expenditures and invoice processing<br>Develop project budgets<br>Particípate in interconnection agreement negotiations<br>Work with internal resources, such as the Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis and Energy Assessment teams<br>Provide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documents<br>Research energy market and competition on an ongoing basis<br>Communicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional team<br>Negotiate and establish local agreements that address tax abatement, Road Use and Decommissioning<br>Participate in Power Purchase Agreement negotiations<br>Additional duties as required</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Employment type</b></H2> </div><div><p>Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Work site</b></H2> </div><div><p>Houston, Texas; Overland Park, Kansas</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What are we looking for</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H3 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Requirements:</b></H3> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">7+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H3 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Travel:</b></H3> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Intermittent, up to 50%</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H3 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Behavioral Requirements:</b></H3> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Strong organizational and time-management skills</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Ability to work productively with limited supervision</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Strong interest in renewable energy</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Familiarity with wind and solar power project development preferred</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'FT Base'">Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H3 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical demands & working conditions:</b></H3> </div><div><ul> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Speech/Reading: </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Lifting: </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Vision/Hearing: </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'">Safety:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'FT Base'"> Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p>More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with <a title="" href="https://edp.com/en/careers/inside-edp" target="_self">our purpose</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Equal opportunities for all</strong><br>Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Need more reasons to apply?</strong><br>As a top employer we:<br>Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;<br>Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;<br>Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;</p> <p> </p> <p>Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:<br>Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute<br>Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index<br>Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília<br>Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle</p> <p> </p> <p>Discover <a href="https://edp.com/en/media/edp-stories/our-recruitment-tips" target="_self">our tips</a> to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until <strong>June 13th, 2026</strong>, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.</p>