Development Manager- Renewable Energy

Company Description

About Akuo Energy

Akuo is a private group, which specializes in the development, financing, construction, and operation of power production plants from renewable resources worldwide, such as wind, sun, water and biomass. 

Akuo currently operates approximately 1.5 GW of assets representing a total investment over $2.0 billion. Akuo is involved in all stages of the life cycle of power plants: studies, design, financing, construction, and operation.

Akuo has offices and major projects in France (incl. Corsica), several French overseas territories, (incl. Guadeloupe), Portugal, Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, the United States, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Mali and Indonesia, with a flexible approach that enables the company to adapt to all local energy schemes. Fully independent from power supply equipment manufacturers, Akuo is able to select the best technological solutions based on the specific site requirements, the resources available and specific local requirements of each particular project.

The Akuo Group has more than 550 employees worldwide. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France while it has subsidiaries in other countries.  

Within Akuo, we place great value on caring for the Environment, Health, and Safety, we want everyone to systematically consider HSE matters in his/her daily work. The basis of our HSE Policy is to strive towards full engagement of all employees, partners, contractors, and suppliers in our aim to achieve zero accidents whilst taking care of the environment in which we operate.

Clean and never-ending, renewable energy is the best way to meet our current and future energy needs while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding peak pricing of fossil fuels associated with their on-going depletion.

Job Description

MISSION: 

As a direct report to and working closely with the Country Manager on a day-to-day basis and closely with Project Management Team. The Development Manager will coordinate and ensure success of wind, solar and storage project development from origination until full permitting and project financing is successfully completed 

The Development Manager will focus on solar, wind and storage development, however depending on the specific opportunities available from time to time, projects development opportunities utilizing other technologies may be undertaken. 

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DELIVERABLES: 

1. Manage utility scale solar, wind and storage projects; 

1. Secure new opportunities and oversee negotiations (with landowners, on PPA and all asset agreements); 

1. Establish, monitor and update business plans, development budgets and schedules; 

1. Coordinate and oversee all necessary works to the obtention of the main authorizations (grid, environmental…) for all permits requested by the local regulation to execute the projects; 

1. Community engagement, public meeting, public presentations; 

1. Working knowledge of the local development process and the electric regulations; 

1. Develop and sustain excellent relations with local institutions; 

1. If required, to take the role of Legal Representative of the projects SPV’s 

1. Contribute to the improvement process of internal development tools; 

1. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATION :  

1. Engineer or Master’s degree with preference orientation on Electric,  Electro-Mechanic, Industrial or energy background. 

1. A minimum of 5-7 years of energy development experience, preferably in renewables. 

1. An extended knowledge of the development process and its relevant institutions (CEN, CNE, SEC, etc) in the country. 

1. An extended knowledge on public and private PPA market. 

PERSONAL SKILLS :  

1. Dynamism and autonomy 

1. Proven ability to work collaboratively within and to manage multidisciplinary teams 

1. Proven track record in project management in a fast-paced environment 

1. Articulate and able to assist in management, client, and public presentations 

1. Willing and able to travel on a monthly basis 

SOFTWARE SKILLS (appreciated but not essential) :  

1. Experienced user of PVsyst, pvDesign, OpenWind or similar industry software 

1. Prove Familiar with GIS 

1. Proficiency with the Google and Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 

1. Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software 

LANGUAGES : 

Spanish and English – Fluent 

French would be a plus 

Additional Information

Akuo Energy is committed to a diverse workforce.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a veteran.