Position summary

Repsol Renewables North America is hiring a Development Associate to support the western region’s growing utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects across the western United States. The role assists project leads in managing a wide portfolio of solar, wind and storage projects, developing processes and tracking tools and supporting development efforts toward defined goals and deadlines.

Why this role matters

Low-emissions generation is at the core of Repsol’s strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and Repsol Renewables North America aims to increase generation capacity by 3,000 to 4,000 MW by 2027. This role provides the development support that moves utility-scale renewable projects forward and serves the communities Repsol operates in.

Key responsibilities

• Support portfolio management by assisting project leads across solar, wind and storage, developing processes and tracking tools with key milestones, schedules and cost forecasts.
• Create development materials including presentations, talking points and market analysis.
• Support permitting by assisting with permitting strategies, schedules, and agency and public outreach to minimise project cost and risk.
• Manage tracking tools for development/construction efforts and for coordinating internal resources and priorities.
• Support development efforts such as land agreement negotiations, processing and permit preparation.
• Support due diligence on project acquisition opportunities and provide development support through engineering, procurement, construction and financing as required.

Team and stakeholders

The role sits within Repsol Renewables North America, supporting project leads and coordinating internal resources, with agency and public outreach to communities.

Key details

• Based in Downtown Houston; hybrid model (3 days in office, 2 days from home); travel up to 25%.
• Must be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Requirements

Essential

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Broad knowledge of Federal, state, regional and local air, water and conservation laws, rules and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills, detail-oriented with strong ownership of work product.
• The ability to manage a diverse workload, prioritise tasks and juggle competing deadlines, as an excellent team player.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred

• A Master’s degree.
• 0-4 years of work experience in a related industry (desired but not required).