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Associate, Development

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · $85,000–$103,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you had to build trust with someone who was skeptical of you or your organization.

What they are checking: Whether they can build relationships with landowners and communities, which is central to development work.

Describe a project where you had to manage many tasks and people at once. How did you stay organized?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the many moving parts of development without dropping important details.

How do you keep up with power market trends, and what is one trend you have noticed recently?

What they are checking: Whether they are genuinely curious about the energy industry and follow it on their own.

Why do you want to work in renewable development rather than another part of the energy industry?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is real and they understand the travel, uncertainty and patience the work takes.

What would you do

A landowner asks you a question about lease payments that you cannot answer yet. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about what they do not know and follow up rather than guessing.

You are presenting at a town meeting and someone angrily objects to the project. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and respectful with upset community members while sharing accurate information.

About the work

What do you understand about how a utility-scale wind, solar or storage project goes from an idea to construction?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic picture of the long development process before stepping into it.

How would you go about finding a promising new site for a solar project?

What they are checking: Whether they think about resource, land, grid access and local rules together when screening sites.

What does a fatal flaw analysis mean to you, and what would you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they understand early risk screening that keeps the company from wasting money on bad sites.

How would you use Excel or GIS to compare two possible project sites?

What they are checking: Whether they have the analytical basics to support pricing and site decisions.

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The full job description

As published by Invenergy.

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description Position Overview As an Associate, Renewable Development you will support the department with the development of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects throughout the United States. Responsibilities • Advance existing wind, solar, and energy storage project developments within the region of the United States. • Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance. • Develop competitive pricing strategies and manage resource assessment processes. • Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners. • Evaluate and track power market trends. • Coordinate landowner communication efforts. • Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits. • Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders. • Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities. • Assist project budgeting and scheduling. • Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support. Required Skills • A BS or BA from an accredited college program. • 3-5 years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry. • Ability to travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Skills: • Engineering or business degrees preferred. • Familiarity with energy project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous. • A strong understanding of the development process of clean and renewable energy projects. • Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills. • Strong public speaking and personal skills. • Ability to write effective, concise reports. Base Pay $85,000.00 - 103,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc. Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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