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Associate, Renewable Development

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

Posted Jun 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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 worked with landowners or community members. How did you build trust?

What they are checking: Whether they can engage communities respectfully, which development depends on.

Describe a project you worked on where the outcome was uncertain for a long time. How did you stay motivated?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle long, uncertain development cycles where many projects never get built.

Why are you drawn to renewable development specifically?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is grounded in the actual work of development, not just the idea of clean energy.

What would you do

A county board is considering a moratorium on wind projects. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they think about listening to concerns, sharing accurate information and engaging local officials.

You find a possible fatal flaw, like an endangered species habitat, at a promising site. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise risks early and honestly instead of hoping they go away.

How do you prepare for a public meeting where people may be upset about a project?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm, prepared and respectful when facing community opposition.

About the work

How would you find a promising site for a utility-scale wind project?

What they are checking: Whether they understand wind resource, transmission access, land, permitting and community factors together.

Walk me through the interconnection process and why queue position matters to a developer.

What they are checking: Whether they understand that interconnection timing and cost can make or break a project.

What's involved in measuring the wind resource at a new site?

What they are checking: Whether they understand met towers, data collection timelines and why resource data drives project value.

How would you track progress across permitting, land and interconnection for several projects at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized across parallel workstreams with long timelines.

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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 energy projects throughout the United States. About the Team Invenergy’s Renewable Development team is responsible for generating new wind and solar opportunities for the company by identifying potential projects and advancing them through the development process. This includes site identification, permitting, resource measurement, establishing interconnection positions and community engagement. Responsibilities • Advance existing wind or solar energy 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 t ravel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time 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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