Technical Development Manager

About the Carbon Free Group of Companies

About the Carbon Free Group of Companies.

Do you want to change the world? We do too

Carbon Free Technology Inc and its affiliates (“Carbon Free ”) is a renewable energy development company headquartered in Toronto that has been active in Canada and the Americas for over two decades. We develop, finance, construct, and operate utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the Americas. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality projects that support the transition to a lower-carbon energy system.

We are seeking talented individuals who want to help build and scale the next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Development Manager to join the Carbon Free Group to support the development of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across Canada, with a primary focus on Ontario IESO procurement programs (including LT2 and corporate PPA markets) and BC Hydro renewable energy procurements.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Development, this role will provide technical leadership and execution across early-stage project development activities including project due diligence, preliminary engineering, environmental coordination, interconnection strategy, and third-party consultant management.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing projects from early feasibility through procurement submission and pre-construction development. This position is well-suited to an individual who enjoys working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial development environment and who brings deep familiarity with Ontario grid interconnection processes and renewable energy project development

This is a place for doers who roll up their sleeves, adapt quickly, and take pride in creating clarity, rigor, and trust through their work.

• Lead technical due diligence for new renewable energy opportunities including site feasibility, development constraints, and risk assessment.
• Support early-stage site evaluation, project layouts, and conceptual design for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Coordinate preliminary engineering work streams including civil, electrical, and environmental assessments.
• Develop conceptual project designs and cost assumptions to support procurement and investment decisions.

• Lead grid interconnection strategy and analysis in coordination with internal development teams and external consultants.
• Manage interconnection studies including impact assessments and connection feasibility.
• Evaluate transmission and distribution interconnection options including 115 kV and 230 kV infrastructure.

• Manage environmental and permitting due diligence including baseline studies, environmental impact assessments, natural heritage and species at risk reviews, and cultural or archaeological assessments.
• Coordinate external environmental consultants and subject matter experts.
• Support preparation of environmental documentation for development approvals and procurement submissions.

• Review engineering deliverables to ensure quality, schedule alignment, and consistency with development objectives.
• Integrate engineering inputs into project budgets, schedules, and procurement submissions.

• Support solar resource and energy yield analysis using industry-standard modelling tools.
• Work with engineering partners to refine project layouts, equipment selection, and technical specifications.

• Collaborate with development teams to advance projects through design, permitting, and pre-construction stages.
• Provide technical input for IESO LT2 submissions, CPPAs, and other procurement processes including BC Hydro.
• Prepare technical summaries, development reports, and internal documentation.

Education & Experience:

• University degree or College level diploma in related fields;
  Professional engineering designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility…