Director, Business Development Renewables

Illinois, USFull-time$170k–$245k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Lead growth and development of utility-scale renewable energy portfolio (wind, solar PV, BESS) across the US and Canada via greenfield development, partnerships, and acquisitions.

Role type

Director, Business Development (Renewables)

Builds

Utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, storage) for corporate and institutional clients

Domain

Renewable Energy / Power Generation

Required skills

Renewable energy development, investment evaluation, M&A/JV negotiation, project economics, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, team leadership, financial modeling

Preferred skills

PJM and MISO market experience, green hydrogen knowledge

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS opportunities; build project pipeline via acquisitions and partnerships; assess investment targets and prepare business cases; lead development teams through permitting and interconnection; manage community engagement and stakeholder relationships; represent company at industry forums.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & execution

About Acciona

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a su