Project Development Analyst

We are seeking a Project Development Analyst to join our M Renewables team in Canada. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for supporting the development of solar and BESS Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Canada and the United States.

Your Role Will Encompass:

• Supporting Metlen's project development activities in North America; executing local development activities, reporting progress to, and supporting the Project Development Sr. Manager/Director
• Supporting the Project Development team in all non-technical aspects of project development for utility-scale solar/wind/BESS projects including permitting, environmental studies, interconnection, regulatory, and stakeholder management from early stage development or acquisition to COD
• Develop and maintain insights on the local renewable energy markets (regulations, trends, opportunity identification)
• Supporting the due diligence of development-related activities related to the acquisition and/or development of greenfield, brownfield (partially developed), ready-to-build, and operating utility-scale solar/BESS/wind/other projects in Canada and US (supporting similar processes in Mexico as needed).
• Co-ordinating development activities alongside the Engineering/Technical team to ensure a cohesive approach to project development
• Supporting project financings by answering relevant diligence questions and providing required documentation
• Interacting and coordinating with the various counterparties participating in the project’s life-cycle, including developers, project stakeholders, external advisors (legal, technical, and market consultants), among others.

What you Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business, Finance or other related field
• Knowledge of Canadian and/or US renewable energy markets with emphasis on country-specific, energy project development requirements/regulations and planning processes
• Two years of experience, developing utility-scale “greenfield” and “brownfield” renewable energy (preferably solar PV, but wind and BESS would also be considered) projects in Canada and/or US highly preferred
• Experience supporting project development activities for utility-scale solar/wind/BESS projects including permitting, environmental studies, interconnection, transmission, regulatory, and stakeholder management (engineering and design experience is a plus)
• Ability to identify, quantify, and mitigate risks, and communicate recommendations in order to empower team to realize opportunities.
• Proven ability to work in a multinational environment, supporting teams, and comfortable and experienced in coordinating with colleagues on a global level and different time zone
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast paced environmen
• Diligent, execution-focused, ability to “think outside the box”, proactive and able to take on deal responsibility, team-player, and results-oriente
• Fluent in English. Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is a plus.

Share the Same Value Based Behaviors:

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Collaboration & Trust
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability

Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package
• Private Medical Insurance
• RRSP Savings Plan
• Continuous training
• Cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt flexible cooperation models to achieve fast results and increased productivity