Application Guide

How to Apply for Renewable Energy - Business Development Manager [Remote]

at EDF Renewables

🏢 About EDF Renewables

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer with over 35 years of experience developing, building, and operating wind, solar, storage, and distributed energy projects across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. As part of the global EDF group, they offer the stability of a major utility combined with the innovation of a renewable energy pioneer, making it an ideal place for someone passionate about accelerating the energy transition at scale.

About This Role

As a Remote Business Development Manager, you will originate and advance renewable energy projects—likely in utility-scale solar, wind, or storage—by identifying new market opportunities, building relationships with landowners, utilities, and corporate offtakers, and guiding projects through early-stage development. Your work directly contributes to EDF's pipeline of clean energy solutions and helps communities and businesses access reliable, low-carbon power.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching new market opportunities, reaching out to landowners or utility representatives, and coordinating with internal teams on project feasibility and interconnection studies. You could also spend time preparing proposals, negotiating terms, and updating project pipelines—all while working from your home office and occasionally traveling to meet stakeholders or attend industry events.

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🎯 Who EDF Renewables Is Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in renewable energy business development, project origination, or power marketing, with a proven track record of closing deals or advancing projects.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. energy markets, including ISO/RTO structures, PPA negotiations, and project finance fundamentals.
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage landowners, utilities, corporate buyers, and internal stakeholders remotely.
  • Self-motivated and organized, capable of managing multiple projects across geographies while working independently in a remote environment.

📝 Tips for Applying to EDF Renewables

1

Highlight specific renewable energy projects you've originated or supported, including MW capacity, deal size, and your role in moving them from concept to contract.

2

Demonstrate familiarity with EDF's project portfolio and target markets—mention specific regions or technologies (e.g., offshore wind, green hydrogen) where you have experience or insight.

3

Emphasize your ability to work remotely and cross-functionally, as this role requires coordination with development, engineering, legal, and finance teams across time zones.

4

Quantify your business development impact (e.g., 'secured 200 MW of PPA agreements' or 'originated 15+ greenfield sites') to stand out in a competitive applicant pool.

5

Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description such as 'origination,' 'power marketing,' 'interconnection,' and 'offtake,' as EDF likely uses an ATS to screen candidates.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for renewable energy and alignment with EDF's mission to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.", 'A specific example of a successful business development win in renewable energy, outlining the challenge, your actions, and the measurable outcome.', "Your understanding of EDF's diverse technology portfolio (wind, solar, storage, EV charging, green hydrogen) and how your skills can support multiple project types.", 'Your ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment and manage complex stakeholder relationships across different regions.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → EDF Renewables North America's recent project announcements, especially in offshore wind, storage, and green hydrogen, to understand their strategic priorities.
  • → The company's presence in specific U.S. markets and how they position themselves against competitors like NextEra, Ørsted, and Invenergy.
  • → EDF's corporate values and sustainability commitments, including their net-zero goals and community engagement initiatives.
  • → Recent policy developments affecting renewable energy in target regions (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act incentives, state-level RPS standards) that could impact business development opportunities.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Can you walk us through a renewable energy project you originated from start to finish? What was your strategy and what obstacles did you overcome?
2 How do you assess a new market for renewable energy development? What factors do you consider (e.g., interconnection queues, policy incentives, offtake demand)?
3 Describe your experience negotiating PPAs or other offtake agreements. What were the key terms and how did you balance risk and return?
4 EDF works across wind, solar, storage, and emerging technologies like green hydrogen. How would you prioritize business development efforts across these areas?
5 This role is remote and involves collaboration with teams across North America. How do you stay organized and maintain strong communication with colleagues and external partners?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume that doesn't highlight renewable energy business development experience or measurable results.
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of EDF's specific projects or market position, which signals a lack of genuine interest in the company.
  • Underestimating the remote aspect: not showing how you've successfully worked independently or managed cross-functional teams remotely in previous roles.

📅 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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