Development Associate

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long‑term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions. Houston/US/Hybrid Development Associate As the Development Associate, you serve as the project and due diligence team lead for utility‑scale renewable energy projects. This role operates within a fast‑growing development group of a global energy company and offers the opportunity to shape processes and influence team growth. The position leads cross‑functional project teams, manages issues proactively, and drives progress through structured communication, analytical decision‑making, and strong stakeholder engagement. Candidates with three to five or more years of experience in any area of the renewable energy sector are encouraged to apply, particularly those ready to step into a project leadership role within an expanding organization. Key Responsibilities Project & Due Diligence Team Leadership (Primary Focus) Lead cross‑functional development and due diligence teams spanning engineering, land, environmental, permitting, interconnection, legal, finance, commercial, and external developers. Drive team alignment, set priorities, manage timelines, and ensure accountability across all workstreams. Facilitate structured and efficient team meetings; maintain action logs; elevate key issues with clear recommendations. Provide concise, strategic updates to senior leadership regarding project needs, decisions, risks, and status. Evaluate new development acquisition opportunities and potential greenfield opportunities for feasibility and fit in ContourGlobal’s existing portfolio. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Act as the central point of coordination for both internal and external stakeholders. Maintain strong working relationships with utilities, consultants, external developers, permitting agencies, landowners, and cross‑functional teams. Present complex technical and commercial issues in a clear and actionable manner. Engage with senior leadership regularly to communicate resource needs, project decisions, and risk mitigation strategies. Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making Identify issues, involve relevant stakeholders, and develop solutions collaboratively using logic, structured reasoning, and data. Make informed recommendations quickly and elevate when appropriate. Maintain measured, professional, and thoughtful decision‑making in fast‑moving situations. Process Building & Continuous Improvement Help identify, create, refine, and implement development processes, tools, and workflows as the organization grows. Contribute to building a scalable, repeatable development model for a rapidly expanding team. Be effective in environments without rigid or well‑defined processes and navigate ambiguity effectively. Lead development‑focused due diligence for project acquisitions, coordinating technical, environmental, legal, commercial, financial, and land reviews. Evaluate land control, permitting, environmental studies, interconnection status, engineering completeness, and regulatory requirements. Prepare red‑flag reports, risk assessments, and investment committee inputs. Provide development assumptions and constraints for valuation and financial modeling. Targeted Greenfield Initiatives Participate in early‑stage screening of new project opportunities using GIS, constraints analysis, and market research. Work with land teams on targeted outreach and site evaluation where appropriate. Conduct preliminary feasibility assessments for priority development zones. Interconnection & ISO Coordination Coordinate with Interconnection team to track interconnection applications, studies, and queue progression across ERCOT, CAISO, SPP, PJM, MISO, and NYISO. Support Interconnection team to engage with ISOs and utilities on interconnection issues, system impacts, and deliverability risks. Communicate implications of interconnection results to engineering and commercial teams. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Environmental Science, Economics, Renewable Energy, or related field. 3–5 years of renewable energy industry experience, not limited to development (engineering, procurement, interconnection, finance, accounting, valuation, permitting, etc.). Demonstrated ability to self‑direct and lead project teams. Proven ability to manage resources, teams, deliverables. Comfortable with project budgets, models, and other analytical knowledge base. Strong problem‑solving abilities and a structured, logical approach to decision‑making. Action‑oriented and proactive, with the ability to drive projects forward while maintaining measured and professional responses under pressure. Preparing and presenting updates, presentations, and recommendations to senior leadership. Ability to succeed in an organization with evolving processes and help build and improve systems as the team grows. Familiarity with U.S. ISO/RTO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, SPP, PJM, MISO, NYISO); experience in multiple markets preferred. Willingness to travel ~25% of the time. What Drives Your Application Forward Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment. Our Values «We» is our greatest asset We respect and protect the environment We are doers, committed to doing things right We act with integrity and transparency We think and act like entrepreneurs ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate. #J-18808-Ljbffr