Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
The Energy business unit is created with the objective of promoting the transition to a more sustainable and clean economy. We are present in Ferrovial core markets, and our focus is to provide innovative solutions for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructures. We also offer energy efficiency solutions for both, public and private clients.
Why Ferrovial?
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Development, US, this position will focus on the greenfield and project development of utility-scale renewable energy projects (primarily wind, solar and storage) in the US. The individual will work with the US Development team to identify and secure new sites, evaluate project acquisitions, investment opportunities, and co-development opportunities. In addition, the Director/Senior Development Manager will be involved with day-to-day greenfield activities. All of these activities ultimately lead to the construction and operation of the project. The development team’s goals and objective are to build a world class project pipeline and to support and achieve corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and coordinate key project development functions; permitting, landowner relations, stakeholder engagement, financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design review, project legal review, etc
• Assist in the planning process, internal communications and business updates• Prepare, review and/or support requests for bids/proposals.
• Support negotiations on behalf of Ferrovial Energy infrastructure and Mobility for the acquisition and development of renewable energy projects across the US
• Assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with key landowners, community leaders, industry groups, business developers, regulatory and government bodies, and other potential contacts or agencies to assist the business
• Manage a portfolio of development projects, from greenfield, interconnection and permitting phases, to supporting the marketing of the project, followed by pre-construction, commissioning, financing, O&M/Asset Management contracting support, budget support and management, permitting, pricing activities and day to day project management.
• Support the finance and M&A in completing project technical and development inputs to the business models.
• Coordinate and prepare all materials to allow for a smooth transition of projects from the development team to the financing, EPC and O&M/asset management teams.
• Conduct and interpret market research/analysis related to the renewable-energy market nationally
• Track technology and industry trends and inputs. Develop and implement systems and policies consistent with industry practices and those specified by Ferrovial management.
• Participate in industry conferences, shows, and round-tables, ensuring visibility in the industry
• Support and practice a culture of safety and respect
Qualifications:
• Engineering degree or other relevant degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven track record with 7+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy project development in the US (wind, solar, and storage), including greenfield development through pre-construction.
• Required: Direct experience developing and/or delivering Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, including SaaS, hybrid, and SLF(Self Limiting Facilities), familiarity with key technical concepts, interconnection impacts, and major contract interfaces (EPC, O&M, equipment supply).
• Required: M&A and/or project acquisition experience in utility-scale renewables, storage, and other energy generation technologies, including participation in commercial/technical due diligence and transaction execution (acquisitions, divestitures, and/or co-development/JV structures).
• Preferred: Experience with additional generation technologies beyond wind/solar/storage (e.g., gas, geothermal, hydrogen, or other emerging technologies), transmission development, and/or data center development and siting.
• Experience working directly for a renewable energy developer/IPP, utility, or EPC contractor preferred.
• Established network and knowledge of potential developers/owners in the US looking to sell, partner, or co-develop projects.
• Strong understanding of interconnection and transmission processes and agreements (e.g., ISO/RTO and utility procedures), including queue strategy and key studies.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, strategic vision, push to make things happen and appetite to succeed and commercially astute.
• Proactive, autonomous, flexible and being able to prioritize. Anticipation capacity, problem solver and solution provider.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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Ferrovial is one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators, committed to developing sustainable solutions.
Our company operates in more than 15 countries and has a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35), and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good.
