Energy Renewal Partners
Full- Time Position- Base + Bonus
Remote or Hybrid in Austin, TX
Development Analyst/ Associate
WHO WE ARE
Energy Renewal Partners is a full-service environmental and project development consulting firm serving energy sector clients across renewable energy, oil and gas, and utility and industrial markets. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, our team brings permitting, ecological and cultural resource expertise, due diligence, and construction management together under one roof to help clients move projects from early-stage prospecting through construction and beyond. We show up as a true partner — technically rigorous, refreshingly direct, and focused on getting projects across the finish line. Join us in shaping the future of energy, responsibly and reliably.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Energy Renewal Partners is seeking a Development Analyst/Associate to support consulting of early-stage energy projects, including permitting, origination, and constraints review for new renewable energy opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of market intelligence, site assessment, and pipeline development — helping identify attractive early-stage opportunities, de-risk them, and inform go/no-go decisions before projects move into mid- and late-stage development.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities and a detail-oriented focus with an understanding of energy project development and/or environmental consulting.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Communicate with state and local planning and zoning agencies to obtain ordinances and provide a detailed review of the legal documents obtained
- Provide early-stage prospecting for renewable energy projects, including evaluation of potential constraints and fatal flaws
- Research and identify applicable federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements for proposed wind, solar, and BESS projects
- Write, edit, and provide third-party reviews for technical reports
- Review third-party studies, reports, land entitlements, agreements, and documents for thoroughness and accuracy
- Support due diligence on greenfield and M&A/acquisition opportunities as requested
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in archaeology, biology, engineering, environmental science, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in energy markets, renewable development, consulting, or a related field; environmental consulting experience is a plus
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Working knowledge of land use, zoning, and entitlement processes at the state and local level
- Familiarity with permitting frameworks and regulatory requirements for wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage (BESS) projects
- Strong technical writing and editing skills, with experience reviewing third-party consultant deliverables for accuracy
- Ability to read and interpret legal and regulatory documents — ordinances, land agreements, entitlements — and flag risk or inconsistencies
- Comfort conducting independent research across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory agencies
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with GIS tools is a plus
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with constraints or "fatal flaw" analysis for renewable energy site selection
- Prior exposure to due diligence processes for greenfield development or M&A transactions
- Familiarity with GIS or mapping tools used in early-stage site assessment
- Direct experience communicating with planning and zoning agencies or other government stakeholders
- Background in environmental consulting, real estate, or energy/land use law
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Actual offers are determined by a candidate's skills, experience, and internal pay equity. This position is a full-time salaried W2 base+ bonus role.
- Medical Insurance
- 401K with Employer Matching
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Discretionary Quarterly Bonus
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work-from-home Policy
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Energy Renewal Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe the best teams are built from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we're committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can do their best work and grow their career.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Equal Employment Opportunity: Energy Renewal Partners, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination.
ADA & Reasonable Accommodation: The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, absent undue hardship. Applicants or employees who require an accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process should contact [email protected]
At-Will Employment: Employment with the Company is at-will. Either the employee or the Company may end the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without cause or advance notice. Nothing in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment or a promise of continued employment.
Work Authorization & E-Verify: All new hires must complete Form I-9 and provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States within the timeframe required by law. Energy Renewal Partners, LLC participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility, where applicable.
Background Checks & Drug Screening: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle records check, and/or drug screening, conducted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state and local "ban-the-box" or fair-chance laws. Candidates will receive appropriate notice and an opportunity to respond before any adverse action is taken.
Federal Contractor Obligations (if applicable): If the Company holds contracts subject to affirmative action requirements, it complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify disability or veteran status as permitted by law.
Job Description Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, and the Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, or to assign additional duties, at its discretion. Where applicable, essential functions are subject to reasonable accommodation under the ADA.