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How to Apply for Project Developer

at Scatec Solar

🏢 About Scatec Solar

Scatec Solar stands out as a global leader in solar power with a proven track record of 600 MW installed capacity, demonstrating their ability to deliver sustainable energy solutions at scale. Their focus on affordable solar power worldwide offers employees the chance to contribute to meaningful climate action while working on complex international projects. The company's established presence in renewable energy provides stability and growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry.

About This Role

As a Project Developer at Scatec Solar in Bucharest, you'll be responsible for end-to-end development of utility-scale solar projects in Romania, from land acquisition and permitting to interconnection agreements and bid submissions. This role directly impacts the company's expansion in Eastern Europe by securing viable projects that align with Scatec's growth strategy. You'll bridge technical, commercial, and regulatory aspects to bring renewable energy projects from concept to construction-ready status.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve coordinating with local consultants on permit applications, analyzing new project opportunities against Scatec's investment criteria, and preparing bid documentation for upcoming Romanian RFPs. You'll likely spend time negotiating land options, interfacing with Romanian utility representatives about interconnection studies, and updating project development trackers to ensure milestones are met across multiple concurrent projects.

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🎯 Who Scatec Solar Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of renewable energy project development experience in Romania, specifically with land rights, permitting processes, and utility interconnection procedures
  • Possesses a technical or commercial degree with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Is fluent in Romanian and English with experience negotiating contracts and navigating Romanian regulatory frameworks for energy projects
  • Has direct experience with Romanian RFPs for solar projects and understands the local market dynamics for utility-scale renewables

📝 Tips for Applying to Scatec Solar

1

Quantify your experience with Romanian renewable energy projects - specify MW capacity you've worked on, number of permits secured, or hectares of land rights obtained

2

Highlight specific knowledge of Romanian energy regulations, ANRE requirements, and local permitting processes in Bucharest and surrounding regions

3

Demonstrate your bilingual capability by submitting both Romanian and English versions of key documents or mentioning specific cross-language negotiations you've managed

4

Reference Scatec's existing projects (like their Romanian portfolio) and show how your experience aligns with their development strategy in Eastern Europe

5

Emphasize your experience with the full project lifecycle from opportunity identification through to bid submission, not just isolated aspects of development

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with Romanian solar project development, including examples of navigating local bureaucracy and utility requirements', "How you've successfully managed multiple project workstreams simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines for permits or bid submissions", "Your understanding of Romania's renewable energy market and regulatory landscape, and how you can contribute to Scatec's growth strategy there", 'Examples of cross-functional coordination between technical, commercial, and legal aspects of project development']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Scatec's existing Romanian projects and their development pipeline in Eastern Europe
  • → Romania's current renewable energy targets, support schemes, and recent regulatory changes affecting solar development
  • → The competitive landscape for solar development in Romania and key stakeholders (utilities, regulators, landowners)
  • → Scatec's project development methodology and how they structure partnerships and acquisitions

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience securing land rights and permits for a specific solar project in Romania
2 How would you approach identifying and evaluating new project opportunities in Romania's current regulatory environment?
3 Describe your experience with Romanian utility interconnection processes and timelines
4 How have you managed competing priorities when working on multiple project development workstreams simultaneously?
5 What do you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities for utility-scale solar development in Romania over the next 3 years?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic renewable energy experience without specific Romanian market knowledge or project development examples
  • Failing to demonstrate bilingual capability or assuming English-only communication will suffice for local permitting and negotiations
  • Presenting yourself as purely technical without showing commercial acumen for project evaluation and acquisition processes

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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