ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
Job Description
Mission: Support the development of existing portfolio projects and contribute to the growth of the project pipeline. Assist in ensuring the appropriate quality throughout the permitting process.
Responsibilities:
Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders such as local governments, environmental offices, and other public authorities important to the development process.
Support the management of environmental studies, permit applications, and documentation, ensuring the quality and completeness of materials submitted.
Help coordinate and follow up on the necessary authorizations from the administration, contributing to the process of obtaining building permits.
Communicate effectively within the team and across departments to provide input and assumptions for project layout design and optimization.
Collaborate closely with internal teams including Legal, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis, and Energy Assessment.
Assist in preparing project budgets, monitoring expenses, and supporting the invoice processing workflow.
Support the registration, monitoring, and reporting of project status and milestones.
Assist in negotiations of land leases and help manage relationships with landowners to secure land surface rights for renewable energy projects (wind/solar).
Monitor relevant changes in permitting regulations at national and regional levels; stay informed on market trends and participate in industry working groups where appropriate
Support the identification and review of potential new projects and assist in M&A and due diligence processes for greenfield or near-RTB stage opportunities.
Contribute to the analysis and coordination of potential co-development agreements.
Ensure clear and continuous communication with cross-functional teams.
Carry out assigned tasks with a high level of accuracy and a proactive attitude, under the guidance of senior team members.
Perform additional duties as required.
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Required Skills and Competencies
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical , Environmental, Energy or similar...)
Nice to have education: we highly value training on project management, as well as in administrative procedures (preferably in planning, environmental, and building permits), in business development of renewable energy projects. (Preferably familiar with wind or PV development procedures)
Skills: Proactive attitude, attention to detail, strong communication skills, analytical mindset, teamwork, energetic, passionate, open-minded, willingness to learn, and target-oriented.
Languages: High level of English (B2-C1).
Experience: between 3-5 years of experience in business development and project development, with at least 2 years of experience working in renewable eneryg projects (preferrably wind & PV)
Nice to have experience: QGIS or similar software
Mobility: Availability for frequent travel required.
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.