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Senior Analyst, Renewable Development

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · $72,000–$88,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 11, 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 present a project to local government officials or a community meeting.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and clear with public audiences who may be skeptical of a new energy project.

Describe a time you worked with cross-functional teams like environmental, engineering and legal to reduce project risk.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate specialists and keep due diligence moving instead of waiting on each team.

Why does utility-scale renewable development interest you, and what part of the work do you most want to grow in?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic picture of a long, uncertain development cycle and want to stick with it.

What would you do

A landowner is hesitant to sign a lease for a wind project. How do you approach that conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can build trust with landowners and negotiate fairly, since site control depends on those relationships.

A county board starts discussing a moratorium on solar projects while your project is in development. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respond with local engagement and good information rather than panic or pushing too hard.

What do you do when due diligence turns up a problem late in development?

What they are checking: Whether they raise bad news quickly and look for solutions, since hiding issues costs far more later.

About the work

Walk me through how you would do a fatal flaw analysis on a possible solar or wind site.

What they are checking: Whether they know the common deal killers, like interconnection, wetlands, zoning and land, before money gets spent.

What terms in a land lease or easement matter most to a developer, and which ones matter most to a landowner?

What they are checking: Whether they understand both sides of the agreement well enough to find terms that work for each.

How does the generation interconnection process affect which projects move forward?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that queue position, study costs and upgrades often decide a project's fate.

How would you compare two prospective sites to decide which one deserves more development money?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh resource quality, land, grid access and local support together instead of fixating on one factor.

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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 The Senior Analyst, Renewable Development will support the development of utility-scale wind and solar energy projects throughout the United States. Responsibilities: • Support development of individual solar, storage, and/or wind projects in the United States. • Identify development prospects, including fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance. • Help secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners. • Work with cross functional teams to conduct due diligence and reduce development risk. • Support generation interconnection activities. • Interface with government officials, neighbors, and the public to establish positive relationships and effectively communicate project objectives, benefits, and details. • Support efforts to obtain project permits, tax abatements and other discretionary approvals. • Coordinate internal and external support from legal, engineering, environmental, interconnection, and construction teams. • Contribute to financial models and schedule. • Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree • At least 2 years of experience within the renewable/clean energy industry or relevant experience. • Proficient in all MS Office software especially Word, Excel, PPT, and SharePoint. • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. • Ability to travel up to 40% Preferred Qualifications: • Excellent communication and strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems. • Professional, able to maintain confidential information and team oriented. • Exceptional customer service skills. • Able to prioritize assignments, multi-task, and re-prioritize assignments as needed. • Strong initiative and collaboration skills. • Ability to work in a fast paced, amorphous environment. • Desire and aptitude to learn and understand the Energy/ Utilities Industry. Base Pay $72,000.00 - 88,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 15% 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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