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Who We Are

Nova Clean Energy is a renewable energy company focused on developing and constructing utility-scale projects across the United States. We have the patience, creativity, and capital to take a long-term view of the evolution of US energy markets.  We are investing in the large-scale projects needed to advance the energy transition. 

About the Role
The Director of Battery Storage will be tasked with building the BESS function within Nova.  The role will own the ultimate responsibility for site identification and acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and development strategy. The Director will engage with a team of subject matter experts who will provide support for specific deliverables such as real-estate, permitting, cost estimates, commercial strategy and interconnection process navigation. This is a ground-up opportunity to build a new division in a fast-growing development company.

Collaborate to expand on and lead Nova’s strategic ambitions for the growth of the BESS portfolio.
Collaborate with Nova permitting and real estate functions to identify and acquire project sites to then bring them through due diligence.
Project development: lead the strategy to manage the project pipeline, establishing priorities and schedules to execute on milestone deliverables.
Risk management: collaborate with the broader Nova team to uncover and mitigate real estate, permitting, interconnection, finance and EPC risks for ultimately a portfolio of projects.
Policy: assist in monitoring policy changes that potentially impact BESS value in targeted regions.
Project management: problem solving site, permit, and technology issues with internal experts and external stakeholders.
Interconnection: Work with the Transmission team to identify and quantify the requirements, key decision dates, and other risks to inform decision making for the respective project region
Approvals: Lead the approval process in front of the Investment Committee for complex decisions to advance the development of projects.

This is a hybrid role based in Chicago with the expectation to be in our downtown office 3-days a week. This role will require up to 35% travel to project sites.

About You

2+ years of experience with battery development company and 5+ years of renewable industry development experience.
Have had full project lifecycle experience in the completion of power generation projects from greenfield site origination through NTP.
Have a good understanding of the transmission interconnection process in multiple RTO’s
Strong understanding of the BESS procurement landscape.
Experience working on the completion of the following agreement types:
Site lease or purchase agreements
Contracting 3rd party studies and deliverables from environmental and engineering consultants
Site Plan and Building Permit approvals
Interconnection agreements
Creative thinker who can collaborate well with a broader team and lead the buildout of a business.
Ability to travel up to 35%
A diverse and inclusive team is critical to innovation. Please get in touch even if you don’t match these qualifications 100%.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO policy and encouragement to take PTO with a pre-tax vacation stipend
Above average 401k match
Generous professional development and/or degree program reimbursement policies
100% paid parental leave for all new parents
Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance policies including HSA & FSA accounts

Nova Clean Energy is Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Nova Clean Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or other information concerning potential candidates from any third-party recruiting firms or employment agencies. If you would like to provide your information for consideration on future searches where we engage external support, please reach out to [email protected] so our talent acquisition team can reach out when necessary.

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