Director of Development (WECC)

USA

Permanent

$160,000 - $175,000 USD a year

Renewable Energy

PR/602672_1785263441

Overview

A leading renewable energy developer and power infrastructure platform is seeking a Director, Project Development to play a key leadership role in advancing utility-scale wind and renewable energy projects across the United States. Backed by strong financial and strategic resources, the organization is focused on delivering next-generation energy infrastructure that supports the evolving power market.

This position will lead the development, permitting, commercial execution, and stakeholder engagement efforts for greenfield renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in power markets, project execution, and renewable development strategy, with significant ownership over project outcomes from origination through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the selection, evaluation, permitting, and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects in alignment with corporate investment objectives.
Plan and manage development programs for identified projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved.
Negotiate and manage key development agreements, land-related arrangements, and commercial contracts.
Oversee permitting activities and proactively identify and resolve development risks.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, regulatory stakeholders, and project partners.
Develop and manage commercial discussions and agreements with prospective energy offtakers.
Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, legal, commercial, external affairs, and asset management teams to advance projects.
Manage external consultants and technical advisors throughout the development lifecycle.
Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, budget reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

7+ years of renewable energy project development experience with a demonstrated track record of successfully developing utility-scale wind projects.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. power markets, regional transmission organizations/ISOs, and renewable energy policy frameworks.
Understanding of state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and other incentives that support renewable generation development.
Strong financial acumen, including project economics, pro forma modeling, NPV, IRR, and profit-and-loss analysis.
Solid understanding of real estate and land development considerations associated with large infrastructure projects.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively influence and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Self-motivated professional with the ability to independently drive complex projects forward.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30-50% as required.

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