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State of Arizona · 1 month ago

Energy Project Manager Sr.

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

The Arizona State Land Department is responsible for managing the assets of a multi-generational trust that includes over 9 million acres of land. The Energy Project Manager Sr. position will coordinate the processing of solar, wind, transmission, and battery storage build projects on state trust land to facilitate the responsible development of energy projects that benefit the trust and meet Arizona's power needs.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in developing a renewable energy program that evaluates projects, identifies project needs, timing of external and internal milestones, and criteria to efficiently process energy project applications including solar, wind, battery, transmission and other energy projects proposed on state trust land

Work with energy project applicants to deploy hundreds of megawatts of energy projects on state trust land while protecting the natural environment and cultural resources

Serve as the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) point of contact for energy project developers seeking projects on state trust land, to guide them efficiently through the ASLD review criteria and application process

Evaluate energy project documents such as consultant reports, land surveys, interconnection agreements, energy request proposals (RFPs), project site plans, and more to protect the value of state trust land. Coordinate with ASLD staff specialized in these areas

Collaborate and coordinate with other land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, tribal governments, county governments, as well as electric utilities, and others as-needed to advance projects

Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System; actively participating in scheduled section huddles and huddle board updates; continually identifying areas for energy project development process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work and procedures

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Qualification

Renewable energy project developmentArizona energy system knowledgePermitting process expertiseProfessional communicationTime managementNegotiation skillsReport writingLegal interpretationOrganizational skillsRelationship building

Required

Knowledge of Arizona's energy system, the electric grid, permitting process, and renewable energy policy

Knowledge of planning, development, or construction of renewable energy projects, particularly solar, wind, transmission, and/or battery storage

Knowledge of utility industry and renewable energy market trends and technologies

Knowledge of Arizona State Land Department's mission and its constitutional and statutory obligations

Skilled in professional oral and written communication

Skilled in time management and organizational skills to coordinate the activities and efforts of land disposition agents, while supporting a demanding and emerging renewable energy industry

Skilled in identifying and selecting the most appropriate guidelines for numerous and variable circumstances

Skilled in negotiating to obtain support, cooperation, and timely action or change from involved parties

Skilled in establishing and assessing renewable energy program objectives and performance goals

Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various levels of local and federal government and business officials as well as the public

Ability to establish program objectives and performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement

Ability to organize and coordinate the activities and efforts of a renewable energy program

Ability to write reports, maintain records, and manage multiple tasks at one time

Ability to physically perform moderate work tasks such as walking in natural land areas and posting/removing signs

Ability to safely drive standard and 4-wheel drive vehicles to travel throughout the state, often on roads in poor condition

Ability to determine the effects of multi-disciplined uses and damage to State Trust land real property values

Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions and map orientation both in the field and on documents

Ability to exercise appropriate personal judgment within the guidelines of recognized laws, rules, procedures, and policies affecting the overall management of State Trust lands

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Preferred

A Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field, such as mechanical engineering, environmental science, sustainability management, project management, or related field

A minimum of 5 years of experience in renewable energy or transmission project development, permitting, engineering, or related fields