EDL Energy

Business Development Strategist

East Lansing, MI In person Full-time

Key Areas of Responsibility

Business Development & Strategy

  • Identify, research, and evaluate new business opportunities within renewable energy, renewable natural gas (RNG), landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE), and environmental commodity markets.
  • Support the development and execution of growth strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Assist with the origination and advancement of new projects from initial opportunity assessment through execution.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for new investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and expansion opportunities.

Commercial Analysis & Market Intelligence

  • Analyze renewable energy, environmental commodity, and carbon markets to identify opportunities for value creation.
  • Monitor and assess regulatory developments, market trends, commodity pricing, and industry dynamics.
  • Prepare financial models, project evaluations, forecasting analyses, and scenario assessments to support business decisions.
  • Generate reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate findings and provide actionable insights to management.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.

Energy Markets & Environmental Attributes

  • Assist in the management and optimization of renewable energy credits, Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), carbon credits, and associated environmental attributes.
  • Support the registration, certification, reporting, and compliance requirements for environmental programs.
  • Coordinate commodity transactions and maintain supporting documentation and records.
  • Track regulatory changes affecting environmental markets and renewable energy programs.

Project Development & Commercial Support

  • Support the evaluation and development of renewable energy projects through technical, commercial, and financial assessments.
  • Assist with due diligence activities, project economics, and investment evaluations.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders during project development and implementation.
  • Support contract administration and commercial agreement management.
  • Participate in negotiations and discussions with customers, vendors, utilities, municipalities, and project partners.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain productive relationships with customers, landowners, municipalities, business partners, brokers, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
  • Represent the company during customer meetings, site visits, industry events, and conferences.
  • Support stakeholder engagement efforts throughout project development and operational phases.
  • Coordinate communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Environmental Compliance, and Executive Leadership teams.
  • Support strategic initiatives and special projects across the organization.
  • Contribute to process improvements and continuous enhancement of business development and commercial practices.
  • Prepare executive-level presentations and reports for leadership review.
  • Actively ensure own health and safety and the health and safety of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations
  • Support and comply with Company policies and procedures as advised and documented in the Company’s employment policies as amended from time to time and as directed by Managers/Supervisors
  • In addition to the duties set out above, the Business Development Strategist may be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, commercial management, project development, strategic planning, or financial analysis in the renewable energy, environmental services, infrastructure, or energy industries.
  • Exposure to renewable energy markets, RNG, landfill gas, environmental attribute programs, or energy commodities preferred.
  • Experience supporting contract negotiations, partnerships, or commercial transactions is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with compliance, audit, or certification processes is a plus.
  • Financial modeling and data analysis proficiency.
  • Ability to interpret complex market, operational, and financial information.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to customer sites, industry events, and project locations.
  • EDL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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