Wind Project Development Expert(m/w/x)

Requirements

• University Degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or related technical field; or comparable qualifications with relevant development experience
• 6-10 years onshore wind development experience in Germany
• Deep understanding of German wind energy market and permitting landscape
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Technical know-how in German wind sector
• Communication skills with landowners and C-level executives
• Proactive, autonomous, adaptable in fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Navigation of German EEG auction system (Bundesnetzagentur tenders)
• Effective work in multicultural, international, cross-functional team
• Fluent German
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Autonomous, adaptable, multi-skilled
• Proactive and workload prioritization ability
• Collaborative and multi-national working environment ability
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, teamwork skills
• Strong presentation skills

Tasks

• Lead onshore wind project development in Germany
• Ensure alignment with company strategy
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Deliver projects within budget and timeline
• Manage project lifecycle to Ready to Build status
• Support construction activities
• Identify and assess suitable wind farm locations
• Originate new business and partnership opportunities
• Negotiate land lease agreements
• Secure grid access with TSOs and DSOs
• Oversee technical and environmental studies
• Manage permitting processes
• Manage stakeholder engagement
• Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and financial project risks
• Lead community outreach and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, timelines, and budgets
• Manage co-development agreements with partners
• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national authorities
• Represent the company in permitting discussions and public consultations
• Ensure transparent communication and alignment with regulatory bodies
• Supervise and coordinate internal teams and external consultants
• Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration
• Monitor the German wind energy market
• Monitor competitors and regulatory changes
• Identify potential partnerships and acquisition targets
• Contribute to project budgets and business cases
• Monitor financial performance
• Support investment decisions
• Represent the company in industry forums, fairs, and associations
• Represent the company with grid operations
• Advocate for company interests in public and private sectors

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