Chief Development Officer, Renewables & Data Centers

Samsung C&T America, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Renewables America is seeking a proven development leader to own the full lifecycle of utility-scale solar, large-scale battery energy storage, and data-center-adjacent power projects from origination to Ready-to-Build.

Based in the United States, the Chief Development Officer will drive pipeline growth, advance projects to NTP/Financial Close, and build the commercial and organizational capabilities needed for long-term ownership and value creation.

Qualifications

• 12-20+ years in utility-scale renewable energy development in the U.S.
• Track record of leading multi-GW portfolios to readiness and financial close.
• Experience negotiating land deals, PPAs, and project-level commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Own the multi-year development roadmap and multi-GW pipeline of solar, BESS, and data-center power projects.
• Lead origination, land control strategies, and interconnection planning.
• Drive projects through permitting, interconnection, and late-stage development to bankable milestones.
• Structure offtake and commercial solutions (PPAs, capacity contracts, hyperscaler deals).
• Build and lead a high-performing development team across the U.S.

Skills

Development leadership

Renewable energy

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial terms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Samsung C&T Renewables America is seeking a proven development leader to own the full lifecycle of utility-scale solar, large-scale battery energy storage, and data-center-adjacent power projects from origination to Ready-to-Build.

Based in the United States, the Chief Development Officer will drive pipeline growth, advance projects to NTP/Financial Close, and build the commercial and organizational capabilities needed for long-term ownership and value creation.