Director, Business Development Renewables

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development engineering construction operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies- energy sales and management and marketing energy services self-consumption electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the growth and development of our utility-scale renewable energy portfolio across the United States and Canada. This role is responsible for identifying and advancing wind solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) opportunities through greenfield development strategic partnerships joint ventures and acquisitions. The Director will lead cross-functional teams oversee project advancement and investment evaluations and build relationships with key stakeholders and communities to support the organizations growth objectives.

Job Description

• Lead the identification evaluation and development of utility-scale wind solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) opportunities across targeted U.S. markets.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of renewable energy projects through greenfield development acquisitions joint ventures co-development agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor renewable energy market trends emerging technologies and regulatory developments to identify growth opportunities and inform development strategies.
• Evaluate investment opportunities by assessing project economics market fundamentals development risks and expected returns; prepare investment memoranda and business cases for executive leadership and investment committee review.
• Establish financial evaluation frameworks development assumptions and underwriting standards to support consistent investment analysis and decision-making.
• Assess acquisition targets joint venture partners co-development opportunities and strategic technology investments leading related commercial discussions and transaction support activities.
• Lead development and project management teams in advancing projects through key milestones including site origination land acquisition permitting and interconnection while monitoring schedules budgets and development risks.
• Collaborate with Finance Power Marketing Engineering & Construction and Interconnection teams to validate project assumptions and investment recommendations.
• Lead community engagement efforts and build relationships with landowners local officials permitting authorities community leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Represent ACCIONA Energía at industry forums conferences and business development engagements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Finance Economics Renewable Energy or a related field required.
• 10 years of experience in renewable energy development including advancing projects through key milestones such as site origination land acquisition permitting and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex renewable energy development portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating acquisitions joint ventures co-development agreements and other renewable energy investment opportunities.
• Strong understanding of U.S. renewable energy markets project economics development processes and key market drivers.
• Working knowledge of U.S. power markets transmission and interconnection processes and applicable federal and state renewable energy policies; experience in PJM and MISO markets preferred.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate investment risks and returns and translate strategic objectives into actionable development plans.
• Excellent communication presentation negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
• Valid drivers license required; must hold or be eligible to obtain a passport.

Pay & Benefits:

• Base Pay: $170000 - $245000
• 25% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics)
• Day 1 Benefits: medical dental and vision insurance an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) HSA company contributions and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting life insurance disability coverage paid parental leave and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO(with 1 additional day per year of service) 9 public holidays and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursementfor health wellness or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

Job Location:

55 E Monroe St Suite 2900

Chicago IL 60603

*This is a hybrid role reporting to our Chicago HQ 3 days/week with 2 days/week remote.

Physical Requirements Accommodations & Accessibility Statement

Seeing & Comprehension: Ability to read and comprehend documents reports computer screens and other written or electronic information. (50-100%)

Communication & Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively with customers coworkers and others. (50-100%)

Standing & Walking: Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods as applicable to the role. (25-49%)

Climbing Stooping & Kneeling: Ability to bend stoop kneel climb or perform similar physical activities as applicable to the role. (0-24%)

Hand & Finger Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to operate equipment tools keyboards or other devices. (50-100%)

Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in weather conditions (extreme heat or extreme cold) noise outdoor work and on uneven or varied terrain (0-24%)

Color Recognition: Ability to distinguish different colors where required by the position. (0-24%)

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin circumstances background or condition.

Required Experience:

Director