About us:
Ferrovial Energy is created with the objective of promoting the transition to a more sustainable and clean economy. We are present in Ferrovial core markets, and our focus is to provide innovative solutions for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructures. We also offer energy efficiency solutions for both, public and private clients.
Job Description:
Reporting to Renewable Energy Development Manager IBERIA, the Renewable Energy Developer manages the origination and development of renewable energy projects (onshore & offshore wind, solar PV, BESS) in alignment with the business targets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify optimal locations where to develop and build renewable energy projects.
- Negotiate and secure land rights, keeping good relationship with landowners.
- Lead the permitting process, ensuring all the project permits, licenses and authorizations are obtained in time and within budget.
- Obtain grid access and interconnection rights to the electrical grid, taking into consideration designs that reduce environmental & social impact, completion schedules and costs whilst maintaining technical requirements.
- Find and implement solutions to ensure the feasibility of projects from the point of view of investment and financing, including the definition of the energy sales model or other attributes.
- Establish commercial and/or strategic relationships with potential clients, partners or collaborators in each market
- Contracting and management of development services providers, technical advisors and consultants to support development activities.
- Maintain relationships with local, regional and national administrations (public and private), DNO/TSO, and other entities/agencies for the expedited processing of permits, licenses and authorizations.
- Interacts and support construction and businesses areas, being the main point of competence for its area of knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS
- Engineering degree associated with electrical power systems and/or electrical engineering. Other education levels can be considered if relevant experience is proven.
- Proven track record and experience in a similar role for more than 3 years.
- Candidates with experience of working directly for renewable energy developers are preferred. Familiar with project permitting.
- Candidates with experience in the design and construction of renewable energy projects will be appreciated.
- Good understanding of grid access permitting and grid connection agreements.
- Experience in projects in America, Europe and Australia will be valued.
- Available to travel as per projects/opportunities needs.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills, strategic vision, push to make things happen and appetite to succeed and commercially astute.
- Proactive, autonomous, flexible and being able to prioritize. Anticipation capacity and problem solver and solution provider.
- English intermediate level is required (B2).