CareerPlan

Senior Project Developer

USAFull-time$140k–$180k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-14
On-site

Core

Lead solar and battery energy storage projects from origination through Notice to Proceed (NTP), managing land acquisition, permitting, and financial performance.

Role type

Senior IC project developer (renewable energy)

Builds

Front-of-meter solar and battery energy storage projects

Domain

Renewable energy / Real estate development

Required skills

Project management, land use and zoning knowledge, permitting and regulatory navigation, real estate negotiation, budget management, financial forecasting, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination

Preferred skills

Front-of-meter solar or battery storage development experience, NTP and asset sale/financing preparation, renewable energy incentives and market structures knowledge, independent power producer background, MBA or master's degree, entrepreneurial organization experience

Technologies

Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Land leases, Purchase agreements, Easements, Zoning permits, Regulatory filings

Responsibilities

Independently lead projects from origination to NTP, Negotiate land leases and site-control agreements, Manage local zoning and permitting processes, Build relationships with landowners and municipalities, Coordinate engineering and finance teams, Manage project budgets and financial forecasts, Identify and mitigate development risks, Prepare projects for due diligence and financing, Maintain development documentation and schedules, Travel to project locations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC