Clearway Energy
Associate, Project Development
$120K–$160K
Denver, Colorado, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Location
- Denver, Colorado, United States
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in the renewable energy industry in the U.S.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field is required.
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
About the job
Develops and manages utility-scale renewable energy projects in the West from siting and permitting through financing and handoff to construction.
What you'll do
- Manage project development across siting, permitting, design, interconnection, contracting, financing, and construction handoff.
- Coordinate land, engineering, transmission, project contracts, and financing diligence with internal teams and external partners.
- Manage project budgets and schedules, assess development opportunities, and support marketing projects for power purchase and offtake agreements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of applicable U.S. renewable energy industry experience, including full life-cycle development of utility-scale solar and/or wind projects.
- Understanding of complex permitting pathways for energy projects in the western United States.
- Ability to travel as required to West Region projects (>25%).
Nice to have
- Advanced study in business, finance, law, environmental science, or public policy; battery storage experience.
- Knowledge of CAISO and/or WECC power and transmission markets.
Pay
$120,000–$160,000 USD base salary
Tools
GIS, CAISO, WECC, ALTA
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