BESS Project Developer | Hybrid DC Office & Interconnection Lead

OpenMind Staffing, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenMind Staffing, LLC is seeking a Project Developer in Washington, DC to advance battery energy storage projects across key US markets. The role reports to the VP of Development and requires hands-on development from site identification through permitting and interconnection.

The position emphasizes land acquisition, interconnection management, and stakeholder coordination, with a strong focus on building a scalable storage pipeline and supporting company expansion.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in renewable energy project development, preferably in distributed generation, commercial and industrial solar, or battery energy storage.
• Experience advancing projects through land acquisition, permitting, and interconnection.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; Washington, DC office 2–3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure project sites through greenfield development and acquisition opportunities.
• Lead landowner engagement and coordinate negotiations to establish site control.
• Manage projects through interconnection, permitting, title review, surveys, environmental diligence, and site planning.
• Coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and resolve siting challenges.
• Manage utility coordination and advance interconnection applications, studies, and agreements.
• Assess tariffs, regulatory developments, and market conditions to identify storage opportunities.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring progress and expenditures.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, utilities, consultants, and development partners.
• Identify development risks and communicate critical decisions to leadership.

Skills

Project development

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Financial analysis

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Financial modeling

Interconnection studies

Job description

OpenMind Staffing, LLC is seeking a Project Developer in Washington, DC to advance battery energy storage projects across key US markets. The role reports to the VP of Development and requires hands-on development from site identification through permitting and interconnection.

The position emphasizes land acquisition, interconnection management, and stakeholder coordination, with a strong focus on building a scalable storage pipeline and supporting company expansion.