Senior Renewable Energy Project Developer (Remote Position)
Remote
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Senior Renewable Energy Project Developer
Company Description: Our Client is a niche and nimble firm that works with infrastructure-level owners and investors in the renewable energy sector. They focus on developing projects with long-term integrity, from conception through construction, to support a renewable future. Their deep experience and strong network enable them to deliver bankable milestones, and low risk returns for the lifetime of the projects.
Why Join Our Client? They offer a unique environment where you can take control of your career. They value individuals who want more independence in both their professional and personal lives—those who see the fun and fulfillment in renewable energy development and want to work with a team driven by results. As a smaller company, they have a close-knit culture and a diverse range of projects and clients, providing ample opportunities for growth and impact. If you're seeking a meaningful role where you can help shape the future of renewable energy, this is the place for you.
Overview: Our client is seeking a motivated Senior Renewable Energy Project Developer to lead and deliver utility-scale solar and wind projects, driving progress to address climate change. This role requires a skilled professional with a proven ability to manage teams, delegate effectively, and advance projects through every stage of development. If you are inspired by impactful work in renewable energy and thrive in a leadership role, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Company Description: Our Client is a niche and nimble firm that works with infrastructure-level owners and investors in the renewable energy sector. They focus on developing projects with long-term integrity, from conception through construction, to support a renewable future. Their deep experience and strong network enable them to deliver bankable milestones, and low risk returns for the lifetime of the projects.
Why Join Our Client? They offer a unique environment where you can take control of your career. They value individuals who want more independence in both their professional and personal lives—those who see the fun and fulfillment in renewable energy development and want to work with a team driven by results. As a smaller company, they have a close-knit culture and a diverse range of projects and clients, providing ample opportunities for growth and impact. If you're seeking a meaningful role where you can help shape the future of renewable energy, this is the place for you.
Overview: Our client is seeking a motivated Senior Renewable Energy Project Developer to lead and deliver utility-scale solar and wind projects, driving progress to address climate change. This role requires a skilled professional with a proven ability to manage teams, delegate effectively, and advance projects through every stage of development. If you are inspired by impactful work in renewable energy and thrive in a leadership role, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Project diligence and development leadership and execution
- Lead and actively participate in all phases of utility-scale solar and wind project diligence and development, including site selection, permitting, interconnection, financing, and procurement planning.
- Provide expertise and mentorship to the team, serving as a go-to resource for development questions and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, including the company founder, to tackle challenging development issues and advance project strategies.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Oversee contract negotiation and relationship management with landowners, regulatory agencies, contractors, and investors.
- Commercial leadership and execution
- Manage the company’s business development process including client discovery process, solution structuring, proposal development, contracting, and contract management
- Support Principal and CFO in developing business level solution structure and pricing strategies
- Lead generation is handled separately, and the responsibility of this role is to manage the process after the potential client is engaged in initial discussions
- Minimum of 8-10+ years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or battery/wind energy development, with experience successfully advancing a project through financial close and tax equity financing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, fostering collaboration and strong performance.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team of developers.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required to support project development.
- Preference for candidates with experience in campaigns or cause-related work, such as PIRG or other non-profit initiatives.
- GIS for site evaluation.
- Financial modeling for project feasibility analysis.
- Contract negotiation and management.
- Project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and communications.
- Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and financial assessments.
- Expert level knowledge in the transmission system process.
- Expected base salary for this position is $170K-$190K per year, depending on experience and qualifications
- Employer paid health benefits for employee
- Remote, work from home opportunity
- PTO and Holiday Pay
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