Project Developer

Posted on June 26, 2012 - GC1237

Company: Edpr
Position: Project Developer
Location: Toronto Canada
Salary:
Contact Name: chandra ledet
Deadline: August 26, 2013

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides information, documentation, and overall support to Project Managers and other Project Development staff of EDP Renewables Canada Ltd.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Creates and updates project maps and databases using GIS and other tools
• Coordinates and assembles project proposals to landowners and utilities
• Assists with community outreach and land acquisition activities
• Conducts land, market, regulatory, and related project research
• Represents EDPR NA in the field, working with Project Managers, Legal staff, and landowners to create and amend agreements, options, leases, and land sales
• Communicates with the Energy Assessment team of EDPR NA to ensure meteorological towers are erected and properly transmitting information
• Assists with efforts to secure transmission and interconnection rights from utilities and transmission providers
• Supports internal reporting and project tracking efforts
• Assists with federal and regional permitting of wind farms, including preparing applications, conducting research, attending meetings, coordinating internal and external resources to perform studies, and performing other support tasks as needed
• Additional duties as required to support the overall effort to secure and develop projects in Canada

Job Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED: Work eligibility in Canada
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 0 – 2 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry
REQUIRED LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software; some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Spatial Analyst software preferred
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
High attention to detail
Interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work productively with limited supervision
Ability to multi-task
Time-management skills
Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy
Familiarity with wind power project development preferred
Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
Ability to speak and understand French preferred

Other Information

Edpr
808 Travis Ste 700

Houston, TX
77002
713.356.2413
Homepage - edpr.com
E-Mail - chandra.ledet@edpr.com

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED: Work eligibility in Canada REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 0 – 2 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry REQUIRED LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software; some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Spatial Analyst software preferred OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Strong organizational skills Strong written and oral communication skills High attention to detail Interpersonal and teamwork skills Ability to work productively with limited supervision Ability to multi-task Time-management skills Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy Familiarity with wind power project development preferred Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed Ability to speak and understand French preferred