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Project Developer

Department: Business Development
Location: Boulder, CO

Function:

The Project Developer is responsible for securing land positions, negotiating LOIs and lease/purchase options, the successful development, including entitlement, permitting and environmental compliance, for projects to which he or she is assigned. The Project Developer will establish and manage the development schedule and development budget.  During the development phase of a project, the Project Developer will represent the company’s interests in front of authorities having jurisdiction such as city councils, zoning commissions, and planning commissions.  In connection with the project financing process, the Project Developer will prepare permitting summaries and will address questions and issues raised by juwi’s customers on these matters.  During the construction phase of a project, the Project Developer will  ensure compliance with all project permits.  The Project Developer will work closely with the Business Development, Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal and Finance teams to ensure timely and smooth project development.

Position Description:

Qualifications

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

JSI is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. JSI prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Origination

Department: BD
Location: Boulder, CO

Function:

The Origination team member will be responsible and accountable for executing the origination strategy of the company in the North American market.  The Origination professional will work closely with the company’s senior management group, Finance and Legal teams as well as the BD team leadership to execute the company’s origination goals. The origination responsibility/territory will be determined and may evolve as new market opportunities become viable.

Qualifications

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

JSI is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. JSI prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

TITLE: Business Development Manager

LOCATION: Boulder, CO       

START DATE: Immediately      

juwi Inc., based in Boulder, Colorado, is a developer, engineering, procurement and construction contractor and operator of large-scale renewable energy generation facilities. juwi has developed and built more than 400 megawatts of solar projects in the United States and maintains a >1 GW project development portfolio. juwi is wholly-owned by the leading German renewable energy company, juwi AG which, together with its affiliates, has developed and/or built over 1,500 renewable energy facilities worldwide.

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the company’s growth.

FUNCTION:

The Business Development Manager will work closely with the company’s senior management group, Finance and Legal teams as well as the rest of the BD team to execute the company’s origination goals. The position will present an opportunity to connect and collaborate with senior leadership and well as have meaningful access to the company’s thought-leaders through an active mentoring and sponsorship model.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible and creative team player who:

• Has exceptional problem solving, organization and communication skills
• Desires to grow professionally within the company and expand scope and responsibility
• Is reliable, trustworthy, and hard-working
• Is client-focused and solution-focused
• Is capable of quickly learning new subject matter / business segment areas
• Has a track record of consistently exceeding professional expectations
• Is able to succeed in a flexible and changing environment
• Can balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Consistently demonstrates integrity and intellectual honesty
• Learns from mistakes
• Thrives on interacting with people and establishing cooperative rapport with others

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The Business Development Associate will, in addition to fulfilling other related responsibilities:

• Generally support the Business Development group activities as assigned by the BD team leadership, senior management and other related functional groups within the company, including the Finance and Legal groups; representative tasks may include
  • Conducting market research under the guidance of the Director, Policy and Governmental Affairs,
  • Supporting senior executives with idea generation, analysis and advice on origination and execution of new projects,
  • Supporting the Finance and Project Development groups for purposes of creating relevant financial models,
  • Collecting business and technical content from diverse functional groups within the company and incorporating such content into Business Development deliverables,
  • Identifying process bottlenecks or resource constraints in connection with assigned tasks and communicating them to supervisors on a timely basis,
  • Making recommendations regarding the prioritization of origination priorities,
  • Proactively reporting the status of assigned business development tasks to the BD team leadership

• Take ownership of the company’s goal to generate energy project proposals on a high-volume basis, including
  • Preparing Request-For-Proposal responses (managing and collecting content and drafting the proposals),
  • Creating and sending out unsolicited proposals to potential customers,
  • Working on multiple projects and transactions at any given time with multiple teams,
  • Managing, updating and supplementing the company’s customer database

• Implement, execute and improve the tools and documentation used to communicate and report origination opportunities and priorities and the Business Development activities that are underway in support of these initiatives
• In connection with the tools and documentation described above, maintain and promote clear communication with and among the company’s Finance, Project Development, Legal and Business Development groups about the status of business origination activities and opportunities
• Arrange and facilitate/lead customer meetings among the Business Development team, the company’s senior management and potential customers once an origination opportunity has sufficiently ripened
• Effectuate a clean “hand off” of project opportunities to the company’s Project Development group

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA degree preferred).
• Highly skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Analytical skills for problem solving.
• Demonstrated efficiency in completing multi-disciplinary tasks.
• Detailed-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel through the United States and work flexible and long hours.
• Desire to grow professionally.
• Interest in renewable energy.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong team player with whatever it takes attitude.

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981. juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title:  Manager, Systems Engineering                            

Location: Boulder, CO

Start Date: Immediately

Reports to: VP, Operations

 juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America.  juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Manager, Systems Engineering to support the company’s growth.  juwi is seeking a capable professional who has demonstrated talent in solar utility scale facility modeling, analysis, and design.

FUNCTION:

The Manager, Systems Engineering is responsible for juwi’s initial system design activities including plant generation modeling and high-level system design. The Manager will be involved with projects at the early stage of development and continually contribute refinements as pricing, site feasibility and interconnection design evolve. The Manager will provide technical support during project engineering and construction as needed and evaluate and direct test efforts related to project performance during the operations phase. The Manager is responsible for technical and commercial aspects of generation models and performance guarantees and will suitably defend analysis and supporting assumptions under third party engineer review.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Provide team direction regarding initial system design, and optimization and act as the primary internal point of contact for new project design technical details.
• Work with Business Development group to support technical and performance aspects required to respond to RFP opportunities.
• Contribute to generation modeling improvement and oversee team members results for accuracy and optimization.
• Guide and forge an efficient, creative, and motivated Systems Engineering Team while providing career development for each member.
• Manage and contribute to operating plant forecast and performance reporting systems.
• Provide financing technical support for generation models and performance guarantees while contributing new ideas and innovative methods.
• Deliver performance guarantee oversight and analysis.
• Provide operating plant performance testing and troubleshooting technical expertise if underperformance is identified or suspected.
• Lead cost reduction/design improvement efforts for application into new projects or test facilities.
• Stay current on latest design tools, methods, and cost reduction measures offered or deployed in the industry.
• Research and develop automated internal tools and new methods for improved design efficiency and performance.
• Oversee juwi’s local test facility including equipment selection, test fixture/equipment design and data acquisition suggestions.
• Contribute to long term engineering and operating plant research and apply lessons learned to latest designs.
• Coordinate with international subsidiaries regarding system design, cost reduction ideas, and quality improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics, or applicable technical discipline
• Master’s degree is preferred
• A thorough understanding and demonstrated practical application of solar engineering, production modeling and power generation principles
• Highly developed understanding and application of solar modeling software including PVSYST and MATLAB
• Demonstrated technical team management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and organize work in an independent manner
• Desire to grow professionally
• Team player

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981. juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title: Project Planner          

Location: Boulder, CO

Reports To: SVP. Projects Group

Start Date: Immediately

juwi Inc. (juwi) is based in Boulder, Colorado and specializes in developing, constructing, and operating utility-scale solar and wind power plants throughout North America.

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Project Planner to support the company’s goals.  The ideal candidate is an experienced permitting and planning professional with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to manage processes.

FUNCTION:

The Project Planner is responsible for the successful entitlement, permitting and environmental compliance for projects to which he or she is assigned. The Project Planner will establish and manage the permitting schedule and budget.  During the development phase of a project, the Project Planner will represent the company’s interests in front of authorities having jurisdiction such as city councils, zoning commissions, and planning commissions.  The Project Planner will manage consultants that provide subject matter expertise. In connection with the project financing process, the Project Planner will prepare permitting summaries and will address questions and issues raised by juwi’s customers on these matters.  During the construction phase of a project, the Project Planner will apply for and obtain all construction permits and will ensure compliance with all project permits.  The Project Planner will work closely with the Project Development, Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal and Finance teams to ensure timely and smooth project execution. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

In addition to the functional responsibilities described above, the Project Planner will:

• Execute the permitting processes for specific projects, including:
  • manage all land use and zoning approvals, site studies, environmental permitting, and driveway and building permit submittals, etc. and
  • select and manage consulting firms (e.g. environmental site studies, surveying, permitting support and regulatory compliance),
  • ensure site designs comply with all permits,
  • ensure execution-phase compliance with all permits and approvals;

• Research and understand the viability of potential utility-scale solar farm sites, including zoning, land use, topography, transportation master plan conflicts, drainage, and master plan considerations. Using state and federal data, research the presence of wetlands, streams, floodplain, and endangered or threatened species.
• Research permitting requirements specific to identified sites.
  • Identify applicable city, county, state and federal code and statutes regarding land use at sites.
  • Identify applicable permitting agencies, contact information, regulations, expected review timeframes, and fees.
  • Provide this information to the rest of the Project Development team for review and analysis.

• Work with landowners on permitting and approval processes.

• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and summaries related to permitting.
• Support the identification of potential sites for locating utility-scale renewable energy projects.

• Advise the Business Development, Project Management, Legal, Engineering, Construction, Operations and Maintenance and other teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project permitting requirements, a smooth handoff between development and project management and a successful, cost effective, and efficient project development process.
• Manage community outreach and public stakeholder communication and education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree: planning, civil engineering, construction management, environmental, natural resources degree or relevant work experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of two years of experience in project development, permitting/planning.
• Working understanding of land use, zoning, construction permitting, and environmental policy and law.
• Understanding of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative.
• Strong organizational skills and ability.
• Ability and desire to learn from more experience team members.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from team members across departments.
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours with occasional project-related travel.
• Team player.
• Interest in renewable energy.
• Skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.

juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.  Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

Title: Associate Landman

Location: Boulder, CO

Reports To: Senior Landman

Start Date: Immediately

juwi Inc. (juwi) is based in Boulder, Colorado, and specializes in developing, constructing, and operating utility-scale solar power plants throughout North America.

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power online over the next several years and is seeking a Associate Landman to support the company’s goals.

FUNCTION:

The Associate Landman will work collaboratively with and receive assignments from the Senior Landman who is tasked with securing land positions for the company across the United States. He or she is a point of contact with landowners and will perform all aspects of land acquisition including: searching public records, negotiation of price and terms, completing due diligence, and executing various land contracts. The Associate Landman works closely with the Project Development, Business Development, and Legal teams regarding land strategy.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To perform this role, the Associate Landman is expected to:

• Initiate communication and establish/maintain working relationships with prospective landowners with enthusiasm and accuracy
• Work with landowners to outline and understand development limits, access, and other site considerations that could affect solar array layout and installation
• Undertake market research and land valuations to determine fair lease rates
• Represent the company in negotiations of lease rates and terms
• Research ownership and landowner contact information
• Travel to site locations to meet landowners and support the Project Development team in evaluating potential sites
• Support drafting and negotiating of letters of intent, lease/purchase option agreements, rights-of-way and easements, and other commercial documents related to land acquisition
• Participate in internal decision-making on land opportunities and strategies, including prioritization of outreach efforts accordingly
• Build partnerships with community members and local governments
• Gain government or regulatory approval for right-of-way easements, access easements, or other issues related to site control
• Maintain up-to-date database of all land outreach efforts
• Participate as an integral member of the Project Development team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)
  • Superlative oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with diverse landowners in an adaptive and effective manner
  • Self-starter with ability to operate and succeed in competitive markets
  • Prioritizes internal communication and collaboration
  • Interest and ability to be the face of the company for land acquisitions
  • Excitement for utility-scale solar energy
  • Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout the United States
• Preferred:
  • General knowledge of land contracts and transactions
  • Demonstrated results negotiating commercial deals
  • General knowledge of Google Earth and GIS systems
  • Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Excel

juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.  Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

Title: Entry Level Electrical Engineer                              

Location: Boulder, CO

Start Date: January 2019

Reports to: VP, Operations

juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America.  juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking an Interconnection Engineer to support the company’s growth.  juwi is seeking a capable professional who has demonstrated talent in analysis, electrical modeling, and AutoCAD.

FUNCTION:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for certain development-stage interconnection efforts and will provide support during project engineering, construction and operations activities.  The Electrical Engineer will become familiar with and help improve electrical grid software models representing systems throughout the US.  The Electrical Engineer will work closely with juwi’s project development team to contribute to the feasibility and attractiveness of developing certain project sites from the perspective of interconnection.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Gain a strong understanding of juwi projects’ major system components and design concepts, supporting juwi’s engineering team in the development of detailed designs.
• Review study reports from transmission and interconnection providers and recommend action.
• Perform initial plant modeling with preliminary designs.
• Understand grid control and protection schemes and solutions to verify initial design compliance with transmission provider requirements.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis associated with different interconnection options (e.g. locations, voltages, capacities).
• Seek and review telecom options at feasible interconnection locations to determine initial availability, capacity, cost and deployment schedule.
• Contribute to project electrical designs during development and provide input into design details.
• Gain experience to perform fault and arc flash evaluations and reports for facilities in the design stage.
• Assist in troubleshooting of operating facility issues as requested.
• Become current on
  • the state-of-the-art solar generation and electrical storage equipment;
  • relevant IEEE, UL and FERC standards; and,
  • interconnection processes for target interconnection providers in the US.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering
• EIT certificate or successful completion of FE exam
• A solid understanding power generation and interconnection principles
• Previous exposure to SKM, Aspen, Powerworld, PSS/E, AutoCAD, or similar software packages
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours
• Willingness to handle multiple tasks with widely different requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative and organize work in an independent manner
• Desire to grow professionally
• Team player

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981. juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.