Chief Development & Growth Officer, Renewables IPP

Samsung C&T America, Inc.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 550,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Samsung C&T Renewables America is seeking a proven development leader to own the full lifecycle of utility-scale solar, large-scale BESS, and data-center-adjacent power projects—from origination through Ready-to-Build. You will drive multi-GW pipelines, guide interconnection and permitting, and build the commercial capability for long-term ownership and asset value.

The role requires 12+ years in renewable energy development, deep US market knowledge, and experience negotiating land deals and

Qualifications

12+ years in utility-scale renewable energy development
Track record of taking multi-hundred MW to multi-GW portfolios
Deep knowledge of US RTO/ISO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, PJM, SPP) and interconnection processes
Experience negotiating land deals, PPAs, and project-level commercial terms
Proven ability to lead teams and operate in a matrixed, global organization
Ideally experienced with shift from development to IPP ownership models
Bonus: familiarity with data center power requirements and hyperscaler offtake
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the multi-year development roadmap and multi-GW pipeline of solar, BESS, and data-center power projects.
Lead origination (greenfield + M&A + co-development) and land control strategies.
Drive projects through interconnection, permitting, and late-stage development to bankable milestones.
Structure offtake and commercial solutions (PPAs, capacity contracts, hyperscaler deals) to support project sales and IPP ownership.
Build and lead a high-performing development team with clear KPIs and accountability.
Represent the company with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, hyperscalers, landowners, and capital partners.