Director of Development - Solar and Storage

Our client is looking for an experienced project developer to join their team to advance their portfolio of solar and solar-plus-battery storage projects across the Midwest and Northeast Markets. You'll be execution-focused, driving projects from origination/site selection through construction readiness, and collaborating cross-functionally internally and with external stakeholders.

If you have an ownership mindset, enjoy working with a lean yet powerful team, have a strong track record of taking projects through the development life cycle and into construction, are familiar with the Northeast and/or Midwest markets, and are committed to driving the energy transition, this is an opportunity to consider.

• Originate and screen greenfield development opportunities for renewable energy projects through direct landowner outreach, strategic development partnerships, and any broker relationships
• Lead site selection, feasibility screening, the interconnection process from initial request through interconnection services agreement execution, and zoning and permitting for all projects within the portfolio/pipeline
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams for project financing and valuation analysis, as well as externally with consultants across engineering, permitting, legal, etc.
• Stay informed on policy updates, regulatory changes, and any market developments that will affect projects under development and/or construction, and mitigate any risks accordingly
• Travel to project sites for meetings, court proceedings, and relevant industry events

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business, Economics, or any other relevant area of study
• 6+ years of experience in renewable energy project development across solar, battery storage, and/or community solar projects across the US
• Strong track record of advancing projects through the development life cycle, including negotiating land and site acquisition agreements, interconnection application process and ISA execution, zoning, permitting, offtake agreements, and EPC contract negotiation (where applicable)
• Strong understanding of project economics, value drivers, risk identification, and mitigation
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed for projects