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Development Specialist

United States
IPX Power, a clean energy company, develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest energy resources, delivering affordable, reliable power to utilities and other customers. We’re in a rapid growth phase with 4.3 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, with more projects under various stages of development.
 
IPX is a profitable, well capitalized, independent power producer that has delivered billions of dollars of industrial-scale clean energy infrastructure. The company was recently formed as a spin-out of Intersect, as a result of their recent acquisition by Google. IPX is supported by long-standing existing investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.
 
IPX is rooted in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence. We’re building and operating billions of dollars in assets and seeking people eager to develop, build, and operate one of the world’s largest renewables and storage portfolios.

About This Role

Reporting to a Manager, Development, the Specialist, Development will be responsible for creating and maintaining ownership of project development budgets, schedules, and economics. This position will work closely with subject matter experts across all aspects of project development.

What You’ll Do

  • Support all aspects of project development, from early stage strategy and siting to start of construction.
  • Day-to-day management of project budgets, schedules, and development tools
  • Own financial modeling and analysis necessary to advise key transactions as well as evaluate and frame project development risks and opportunities.
  • Support counterparty relationships and contract negotiations with transmission utilities, tax consultants, land agents, and real estate attorneys.
  • Structure and prepare analysis and materials for senior management and capital deployment committees.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 2+ years of working experience in the energy industry.
  • Financial modeling expertise using Microsoft Excel or other modeling programs.
  • Strong communication, organization, and relationship management skills
  • Experience in energy markets or renewable energy project development is preferred.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

  • Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
  • Position requires some travel for company-wide meetups: ~5 weeks total through a calendar year.
  • Position requires some travel for project development work: ~ 1x / quarter
  • Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
 
Total Rewards
We care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:
 
Compensation: USD$ 140,000- $160,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)
Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
 
Ready to take ownership of critical clean energy assets and help drive reliable performance? Apply now and play a key role in powering the transition to renewable energy.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

IPX Power is committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical leave status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

These principles apply to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and disciplinary actions.

 

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