About Reactivate ☀️
Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions that are designed to improve quality of life for communities, with a focus on meaningful benefits for working-class people across the country. Focus areas include community solar, commercial & industrial solar, small utility-scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. By delivering economic development and energy resiliency with renewable energy solutions, Reactivate provides energy cost savings, job opportunities, workforce training, and opportunities for businesses, while creating positive social and environmental impact.
Reactivate was founded by Invenergy and Lafayette Square.
To learn more, visit us at www.reactivate.com.
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Development Manager
at Reactivate DevCo, LLC
Chicago, IL
(Multiple Openings)
Job Summary
Reactivate DevCo, LLC seeks a Development Manager in Chicago, IL. Position is 100% work from home in any U.S. state.
Responsibilities
Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Develop and manage relationships with landowners, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies to facilitate project approvals.
· Manage third-party consultants, attorneys, and vendors involved in the permitting and land acquisition processes.
· Oversee all permitting processes for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
· Coordinate with legal, environmental, and technical teams to ensure that all necessary studies, surveys, and documentation are completed to support permitting and land acquisition efforts.
· Monitor and manage timelines and budgets for permitting and environmental studies to meet project deadlines.
· Engage with local governments, public officials, and community groups to address concerns, communicate project benefits, and ensure community buy-in.
· Stay up to date on regulatory and policy changes that impact land acquisition and permitting for renewable energy projects.
· Overcome site and regulatory challenges at complex sites in order to ensure project success.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Business, Environmental Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field;
· Two (2) years of experience in the job offered, or related occupation; and
· Experience with land use regulations, environmental permitting processes, and zoning laws;
· Experience with evaluating land and utility distribution networks for optimal siting of renewable projects;
· Experience engaging with local governments, public officials, and community groups to understand clean energy project priorities; and
· Knowledge of regulatory and policy changes that impact renewable energy projects.
· These experiences may have been gained through employment, internships, or fellowships.
Compensation and Benefits
$120,000 - $135,000/ year.
Reactivate DevCo, LLC provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment. In addition to medical benefits, 401(k) options, professional development opportunities and a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Reactivate is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at Reactivate are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics
Why Reactivate ⚡
To support our incredible team and their families beyond the workplace, Reactivate provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment. In addition to medical benefits, 401(k) options, professional development opportunities and a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.
At Reactivate, we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. These values are at the core of our organization, strengthening our team and fueling innovation and progress
We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, and we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. We are not just looking for a culture fit — we are looking for a culture add. If you’re looking for a career where your unique talents are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an impact, Reactivate is the place for you.
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Reactivate is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at Reactivate are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field
- Two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
- Experience with land use regulations, environmental permitting processes, and zoning laws
- Experience evaluating land and utility distribution networks for optimal siting of renewable projects
- Experience engaging with local governments, public officials, and community groups
- Knowledge of regulatory and policy changes that impact renewable energy projects
What We Do
Reactivate is a mission-driven renewable energy company, that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects to improve the lives of people in low-to-moderate income and energy transition communities across the country. Reactivate’s primary focus areas are community solar, small utility scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. Reactivate creates positive social and environmental impact in underserved communities by delivering renewable energy, environmental benefits, job opportunities, energy cost savings and opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. Reactivate was founded by Invenergy and Lafayette Square. Learn more about Reactivate by visiting www.reactivate.com.
