Project Developer

AES is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy transformation.

Project Developer leads the development of utility‑scale renewable energy projects within the CAISO market, including solar, storage, and hybrid projects. The role owns project execution from early‑stage development through late‑stage readiness for Notice to Proceed (NTP), coordinating cross‑functional teams and driving projects through key milestones. The Developer serves as the central point of accountability for project success, ensuring alignment across interconnection, permitting, land, engineering, and commercial work streams while navigating the complexities of the CAISO market.

• Lead the development of renewable energy projects across CAISO from site selection to execution readiness.
• Drive advancement through key milestones including site control, interconnection queue progression, permitting approvals, and commercial structuring.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk registers; track milestones and proactively adjust plans.
• Coordinate inputs across interconnection, land, permitting, engineering, environmental, and commercial teams; integrate SME inputs into cohesive development strategies.
• Identify and manage risks related to CAISO interconnection, permitting, land constraints, and market considerations; lead trade‑off discussions and recommend solutions.
• Lead engagement with landowners, utilities, CAISO stakeholders, permitting agencies, and consultants; represent AES in project meetings and negotiations.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, environmental studies, or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in renewable energy development or related field.
• Strong understanding of interconnection, permitting, land, and project development processes.

Preferred:

• Experience with CAISO interconnection and California permitting processes.
• Experience developing solar, storage, or hybrid projects in CAISO.

• Project Ownership and Accountability.
• Strategic Thinking and Decision‑Making.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management.
• Execution Excellence.

Owns end‑to‑end project development outcomes within the CAISO portfolio, acts as central coordinator of all project activities and decisions, and operates with moderate independence, escalating critical issues as needed.

The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $105,000 and $131,325 per year; base pay may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package includes an annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave), and more.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Job is at‑will; the company reserves the right to modify base salary and discretionary compensation at any time based on performance and market factors. E‑Verify Notice: AES will provide the SSA and, if necessary, DHS with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.