Director of Development; WECC Desert Southwest

Company Overview

Grid Stor develops, constructs, and operates battery energy storage projects that improve grid reliability and power economic growth across North America. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Grid Stor today manages a pipeline of over 3 GW of battery storage projects in later‑stage development, active construction, and commercial operations. We work as one team, share learnings across functions, and outperform in how we deliver, optimize, and operate.

Our reliability earns trust with customers, partners, and investors—and sets us apart.

Grid Stor is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with regional offices in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. We offer competitive compensation and a wide selection of benefits, including unlimited paid time off. Read more about life at Grid Stor at:

Grid Stor is seeking an experienced Director of Development to join our growing company. This role is responsible for advancing Grid Stor’s project pipeline in the Desert Southwest region of the WECC (primarily Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, with Nevada and Utah possible), executing complex projects that deliver value to partners and investors, and shaping the strategy, direction, and execution of regional projects.

Additionally, the Director will lead greenfield project development and collaborate with the M&A team to evaluate and acquire development‑stage projects.

• Lead the development of battery energy storage projects from site selection through notice to proceed, coordinating closely with other teams to ensure all issues are vetted and resolved.
• Work with market analysis, EPC, M&A, finance, and origination teams to identify the most promising locations for battery storage.
• Lead the due diligence of real estate, permitting, and other development‑related aspects of potential acquisitions.
• Contribute to the overall market strategy and execution plans for the region.
• Manage relationships with local developers, landowners, permitting authorities, grid operators, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage development budget, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Mentor and support junior development team members.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior work experience in power project development, prior battery storage experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success in energy project development in WECC.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and controls.
• Understanding of project‑level financial modeling and NPV/IRR analysis.
• Location & Availability: Hybrid role based in Portland, OR or Denver, CO; remote eligibility in Phoenix, AZ or other major metropolitan areas within the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones. Must be willing to travel regularly (up to 35%).
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment and seeing delegated projects through to completion.
• Adaptability: Ability to be agile and flexible, readily taking on tasks outside the typical scope of the role as needed.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Integrity & Judgment: Strong track record of excellent judgment and integrity in previous roles.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and TEAMS, GIS experience a plus.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with public speaking in a wide variety of settings including community meetings, commission hearings, and individually with external stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to gather, organize, and systematically analyze complex information, identify alternatives, and develop unique solutions from concept to execution.
• Team Orientation: Highly motivated to support and collaborate with team members, contributing to collective success.

• Grid Stor offers an attractive Total Rewards package, including:
  • Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and…