Business Development, Analyst II

What You Can Expect

As our Business Development Analyst II, you will play a crucial role in the origination and development of early to mid-stage projects for the ENGIE Distributed Storage portfolio across the United States. In this role, you will support both new and existing development partnerships for standalone solar, standalone storage, and solar + storage projects. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with project developers to identify suitable sites, manage zoning and permitting processes, and negotiate commercial contracts. Additionally, you will build and maintain relationships with landowners, community leaders, utilities, and environmental organizations. You will also drive new greenfield portfolio development and support M&A opportunities. To succeed in this role, you will need strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. This position is based in Chicago, IL, and reports to the Senior Advisor of Business Development.

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Sciences or related field
• A minimum of three (3) of renewables and/or energy storage project development or related experience
• You are knowledgeable in power markets, including wholesale markets, renewables, and/or energy storage
• You are detail-oriented and self-motivated, capable of working effectively both individually and as part of a team
• You have a general understanding of renewable energy and battery storage market trends and their impacts on solar and storage project development
• You are comfortable engaging with technical subject matter experts and discussing technical topics with internal and external stakeholders, primarily involving energy storage system capabilities and limitations
• You are results-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities, strong analytical skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• You are proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM tools, with superior verbal and written communication skills, and can present to a wide range of audiences, including local project stakeholder groups, government officials, and corporate leaders

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $62,000 – $91,071 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

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.  

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 qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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