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US Renewables & Power is currently seeking an Associate Developer to lead project development within the Eastern Wind Development region.
The successful candidate will support project development for wind projects located in NYISO and PJM service areas. Key responsibilities include oversight and coordination of site identification and prospecting, land acquisition, project permitting, site studies, interconnection, engineering, pre-construction and overall due diligence, development of budget and scheduling, due diligence review of potential project acquisitions and ensuring projects successfully reach construction commencement. The Associate Developer must collaborate closely with lead project developers and SME teams to understand all development activities, build project consensus and execute project strategy. Additionally, the Associate Developer will manage external stakeholders and internal partners, and presents AES's position clearly in both internal and external meetings, showing full ownership of outcomes. While the Associate Developer may not directly lead each development activity, it is critical that the candidate strives toward a deep understanding of these activities and the interplay between each to guarantee successful project delivery.
This position will reside within US Renewables & Power's project development group and will work in close collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams. The position may be hybrid based, but there is a strong preference for this team member to be located near AES' New York, NY or Louisville, CO office.
The role requires the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and requires travel as needed. The successful candidate will work on a cross-functional team including growth strategy, land acquisition, permitting, real estate, external affairs, stakeholder relations, legal, finance, engineering, interconnection, construction, external consultants, landowners, local officials, customers, and other project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:

• Own daytoday landowner relationships across eastern wind development projects, particularly in New York.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for landowners, responsible for maintaining trust, responsiveness, and continuity throughout development.
• Lead and execute lease negotiations, extensions, and amendments, in coordination with land, legal, and project leadership.
• Develop and deliver consistent, professional project status updates for landowners and local stakeholders.
• Independently manage landowner communications, track commitments, and resolve routine issues while escalating higherrisk matters as appropriate.

• Coordinate landowner meetings, site visits, and outreach efforts, representing AES professionally in external engagements.
• Maintain ownership of defined development workstreams, with responsibility for advancing tasks from assignment through completion.
• Support development activities including environmental studies, surveys, permitting coordination, real estate diligence, and documentation.
• Track and manage development schedules, milestones, and risks within assigned scopes.
• Coordinate with internal teams including land acquisition, permitting, real estate, interconnection, engineering, external affairs, finance, and legal.
• Participate actively in internal and external project meetings, contributing to problem solving and execution strategy.
• Support internal reporting, pipeline tracking, and project documentation with accuracy and accountability.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ideally 2-4 years of project development experience in renewable energy development, real estate development, infrastructure, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in renewable energy, urban planning, logistics, finance, business, engineering, project/construction management or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working directly with landowners, external stakeholders, or similarly relationshipdriven counterparts.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and real estate.
• Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel 30% on average but more as required by projects.

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $91,500 and $109,650/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is