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Manager, Renewable Development

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · $120,000–$160,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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 solar or wind project you took from early development toward construction. What were the key decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they have led projects through real development milestones, not just supported them.

Tell me about a time you managed consultants or contractors on a development project.

What they are checking: Whether they can direct outside experts to deliver quality work on time and budget.

What would you do

Interconnection study results come back with network upgrade costs far above your estimate. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can reassess project economics and explore options rather than push ahead blindly.

How do you navigate local permitting in a county with strong opposition?

What they are checking: Whether they can work with officials and residents honestly and adjust plans when needed.

How do you keep internal teams like interconnection, land and finance aligned on a project?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate many specialists toward shared milestones.

About the work

How do you run a fatal flaw analysis on a new prospect?

What they are checking: Whether they check transmission, land, environmental, zoning and market issues before spending real money.

How do you decide which projects in your portfolio to push forward and which to drop?

What they are checking: Whether they can make clear-eyed portfolio decisions based on value, risk and company strategy.

Walk me through how you secure site control with landowners in the eastern United States.

What they are checking: Whether they understand option agreements, leases and the relationship work behind land acquisition.

How do you build a development budget and track spending against milestones?

What they are checking: Whether they manage development capital carefully and tie spending to risk reduction.

What market factors make a region attractive for storage paired with solar right now?

What they are checking: Whether they understand market and policy drivers that shape project value.

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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 Responsibilities: • Manage the advancement of a portfolio of wind, solar, and/or storage projects within the eastern United States. • Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project. • Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives. • Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance. • Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners. • 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. • Identify project risks and recommend solutions. • Oversee project design. • Lead project budgeting and scheduling. • Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support. • Manages contractors and/or direct reports. Minimum Qualifications: • A BS or BA from an accredited college program. • 6+ years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant work experience. • A valid driver's license • Travel as needed, anticipated 25 - 50% of the time • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s in Business or Engineer, Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus • Ability to manage the development and strategic process for wind and/or solar energy projects. • Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills. • Strong public speaking and personal skills. • Ability to write effective, concise reports. • Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous. • Several years of experience in similar role preferred. • Experience permitting projects under local county regulations Base Pay $120,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 25% - 40% 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.