ASSOCIATE DEVELOPER

Location:

Spokane, WA

Reports to:

Project Developer

Base Salary:

$135,000 - $150,000

Position Summary

The role of an Associate Developer is a key technical and coordination partner to senior Project Developers, to advance Middle River Power’s hybrid energy pipeline while building broad development expertise. An Associate Developer supports the development team through the full lifecycle of new and ongoing energy generation projects. This role combines developer-level project identification and coordination with intermediate engineering, technical and project management support to ensure successful project delivery.

The Behaviors We Hire For:

Middle River Power thrives off a set of behaviors that allow our team-based culture to reach high standards and build off one another’s strengths. MRP is a PE-backed environment that requires moving at pace, calculated risk-taking and creative problem-solving. The people we hire must excel not only in their technical domain but also embody the behaviors that make us successful.

Love What You Do – Genuine curiosity for the energy sector and our business
Collaborate to Win – Works across teams; believes partnership delivers results
Comfort with Ambiguity – Adapts to growth and change; solves problems resourcefully
Innovation Over Status Quo – Brings fresh thinking, challenge assumptions
Confident & Honest– Owns their contribution; transparent about what they don’t know
Progressive Problem Solver – Guides problems to solutions; works hard to get it done
Here for the Long Term– Committed to building a career and business with others

Overview of our Hiring Process

We take a progressive approach to our interview process. Which means that we don’t keep the application window open long and get you right into panel conversations with those you will be working with day-to-day. Final round interviews are usually held onsite and include members of our leadership team. In some situations, we will ask candidates to complete a project or build a presentation when it is relevant to the job. Our commitment is to be timely and value your time while you are in conversations with MRP.

Work Location:

To foster a collaborative culture, we aim to place roles within one of our office locations. In some cases, we may create remote roles when it makes sense for business. Frequency and location of travel for team meetings and job duties will vairy by role. MRP is an in-office 4 days a week organization.

Compensation

$135,000-$150,000 and eligible for an annual target bonus of 20% of base salary. MRP builds is compensation packages to reward and recognize high-performing talent. Base salary ranges are designed to be competitive by market and take into consideration individual experience, technical skills and long-term career growth. Each employee is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on their level and company annual performance metrics.

Location

Spokane, WA

Reports to

Project Developer

Base Salary

$135,000 - $150,000

Key RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to project management by helping develop and manage schedules, budgets, risk plans, and milestone tracking tools; provide daily support in development planning, design, engineering, environmental, licensing, and permitting activities.
Provide technical support in project design and engineering coordination, including working with engineers on site layouts, compliance with technical/grid standards, and technology/equipment selection.
Provide onsite support (as needed) during critical construction, commissioning, or complex tasks; travel required up to 25%.
Assist in procurement by developing contract packages, reviewing quotations, conducting technical evaluations, reviewing vendor submittals, resolving technical issues, and initiating/responding to RFIs with third parties.
Coordinate with engineering teams on project drawings, sketches, construction support documents, change orders, estimates, and work method statements.
Track project progress, monitor policy/market changes (e.g., incentives, tax credits, Senate bills), and provide regular updates to stakeholders, investors, and regulators.
Assist in operations and maintenance (O&M) planning, including coordination for long-term reliability (e.g., battery management systems for BESS).
Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts, including coordination of environmental, land-use, grid interconnection, and other approvals from federal, state, and local authorities (e.g., NEPA, CAISO processes, state-specific requirements).
Engage stakeholders, including landowners, local communities, utilities, and agencies, to secure leases/agreements, address concerns, and conduct public consultations.
Analyze energy market trends, demand, pricing, and incentives to support project strategy and identify new opportunities.
Work independently on assigned tasks with guidance from the Project Developer, while collaborating in a matrix organization with consultants, internal teams, and external partners.
Interface with utilities and grid operators (e.g., PTOs/CAISO) on grid impact studies, interconnection agreements, site inspections, technical requirements (voltage/frequency standards), and final approvals

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
Strong proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Project
Ability to read and understand contracts, construction drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, facilitation, team collaboration, and ability to work with minimal supervision on complex tasks.

Preferred

2–5+ years of experience in renewable energy, energy storage (BESS), solar, hybrid projects, or utility-scale power generation development and engineering.
Knowledge of grid interconnection processes, medium-to-high voltage transmission/distribution, and energy market dynamics.
Familiarity with simple-cycle, combined-cycle gas generation, or hybrid renewable-thermal configurations and auxiliary systems.
Experience supporting permitting, environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement, or procurement in power projects.

Benefits & Perks

MRP offers a holistic and comprehensive benefits package for all employees that consists of the following:

Medical, vision, dental for employees and families are 90% employer funded
FSA and HSA Plans with company contributions to the HAS
15 days of PTO plus Holidays and two floating holidays
Employee EAP and wellness services
Parental Leave
401k with a company match up to 4%

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