Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 40.8 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.
Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play are met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year.
Position Details
Savion is looking for an experienced project developer to join its Emerging Technologies team, managing data center and gas-fired generation projects in PJM and other regions. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional project teams – both internal resources and external consultants — with expertise in engineering, permitting, environmental, real estate/title, and transmission. Previous experience in data centers or gas-fired generation development is strongly preferred. Sharp judgment, project management abilities, and leadership skills are essential. The ideal candidate must be capable of thriving in a dynamic, evolving, and fast-paced industry. We seek an individual who demonstrates creativity, self-motivation, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
- Creation and management of an overall project strategy
- Project schedule, critical path, and critical issues management and reporting
- Site acquisition including landowner negotiations
- Coordination of local, state, and federal permitting processes
- Coordination of project environmental and wildlife studies
- Creation and management of a project public relations plan
- Project budget and cash flow projection, management and tracking
- Coordination of the project interconnection process
- Coordination of preliminary project design
- Support any asset sale agreements
- Remain apprised of and communicate with the team on relevant regulatory or legislative matters at the local or state level
- Must be willing to travel 25%+ of time
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- 4-year college degree required
- Project management experience required
- 3+ years development experience in the gas and/or digital infrastructure industry required
- Knowledge of regional environmental and site permitting processes required; familiarity with air permitting a plus
- Familiarity with PJM preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power-Point, etc. required
- Microsoft Project or similar software experience preferred
- Leadership traits are key; must have the ability to successfully lead cross-functional and dynamic project teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Base, bonus and compensation commensurate with experience
- Vacation & Holidays: Generous paid time off plus 14.5 paid holidays
- Benefits: Health & dental insurance, long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k) match
- Awesome culture and opportunities for interaction across multiple departments with fun and exciting events and challenges
- Savion offers a culture that embraces a flex-time schedule so as to maximize both productivity and work-life balance
Location
Remote: Kansas City Missouri – Headquarters
Remote work permissible in following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin
Contact Information
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Only direct applicants need apply. No recruiters please.