Development Associate – East Team

• We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward—people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world.
• We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow.
• Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential.

Company Profile:

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 6 GW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, Italy and Chile.

As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity to more than 4.5 GW in North America by 2029.

We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Description :

Repsol is seeking a Development Associate to join our dynamic team and support the development of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the PJM, MISO and ERCOT markets.

If you are passionate about working in a global, inclusive, and collaborative team to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for RRNA and the communities we serve, we want to hear from you.

This position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities:

Support project leads in managing a portfolio of solar, wind and storage projects, including development schedules, budgets, risks, key milestones, and cost forecasts

Prepare presentations, project summaries, talking points, market analyses, approval materials, and other internal and external communications that support project development

Assist with local, state and federal permitting and regulatory activities, including permit preparation, schedule management, agency coordination, consultant management, and public outreach

Develop and maintain project controls and documentation, including schedules, budgets, land-status information, development trackers, contracts, invoices, and project records

• •Support land and site-control activities, including leases, easements, crossing agreements, title and survey matters, landowner coordination, and other real estate-related workstreams
• •Support negotiation and implementation of local project agreements addressing matters such as tax arrangements, road use, decommissioning, community benefits, and other project commitments
• •Engage with landowners, local officials, community stakeholders, consultants, and other external parties in support of project development

Support due diligence on project acquisition opportunities and greenfield prospecting efforts

• •Coordinate with engineering and construction, procurement, interconnection, environmental, legal and finance teams to advance assigned workstreams through construction, commissioning, and transition to operations
• •Take increasing ownership of defined project workstreams as experience and familiarity with RRNA’s development processes grow

Qualifications:

• •Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
• •Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree a plus

Familiarity with federal, state, and regional permitting, environmental, land-use or regulatory requirements applicable to energy or infrastructure projects is preferred

Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with attention to detail and a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product

Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize tasks, and meet competing deadlines.

• •Strong team player with collaborative approach and commitment to achieving shared project and organizational objectives
• •Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Ability to travel as required, up to 25%

0-4 years of relevant work experience; renewable energy, energy infrastructure, engineering, environmental, or related industry is preferred but not required

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran