Requisition ID: 8124

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77056

ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.

The Senior Business Developer will support a broad range of development activities within ENGIE’s portfolio of utility-scale solar assets across the United States. You will work closely with land and greenfield teams on early development aspects of wind, solar and storage project development to ultimately fulfill the company's renewable energy aspirations and growth strategy within North America.

This position can be located in Santa Barbara, CA, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, Denver, CO and will be part of the Business Development team in Grid-Scale Renewables.The Senior Business Developer reports to the Business Development Director – All Technologies.

What you’ll do:

• Support the growth of ENGIE's wind, solar, and storage pipeline through the lens of data science and spatial analysis;
• Develop tools/models in ArcGIS Pro, Python, and R to automate site identification and improve the efficiency of site evaluation;
• Manage ENGIE's existing Competitor Database, improving data quality and platform ease-of-use in alignment with GIS team standards;
• Design new and innovative spatial layers to help assess projects and improve strategy;
• Manipulate non-spatial data into spatial formats using data wrangling techniques;
• Advise the greenfield team on development constraints related to individual prospects;
• Map newly identified prospects, ensuring they are tracked in the database;
• Explore products from third parties, such as new data subscriptions, spatial models, or AI algorithms;
• Provide input on strategic goals based on prior development experience;
• Perform additional modeling or programming tasks as necessary;
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• A minimum of five (5) years related experience, preferably in renewable energy development with the ability to navigate the greenfielding and prospecting process.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred
• Master’s degree in Environmental, Computer Science, Business Administration or Economics preferred.
• Detail-oriented individual who will proactively pursue required information.
• Skilled in project management with the ability to multi-task and prioritize critical path tasks.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Results-oriented professional with the ability to work well with geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use a company computer, calculator,
• Could involve some lifting
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions
• Eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range: $69,275 - $176,670, annually
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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Business Unit: GBU Renewables

Division: REN NORTHAM - US

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Contract Type: Permanent

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree