Development Manager - Utility Scale Solar and BESS

Leap29; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm is seeking a Development Manager for Utility-Scale Solar and BESS in Austin, Texas. This hybrid role focuses on leading greenfield projects, managing partnerships, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates should have over 5 years in renewable energy project development, strong leadership, and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Interested candidates should submit their resumes to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development.
• Expertise in renewable energy regulations, permitting, and interconnection.
• Ability to work across multi‑disciplinary teams and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Secure land for utility-scale solar and BESS and establish partnerships.
• Lead greenfield development and acquisition efforts to bring projects to NTP/construction readiness.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring steady progress across all stages.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, energy, or related field

Job description

Development Manager - Utility Scale Solar and BESS

Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Project Development Manager – Austin, Texas

Our client is seeking a renewable energy project developer to drive greenfield development and acquisitions. This role will focus on identifying, securing, and advancing utility-scale solar and BESS through all development phases. This is a hybrid position – 3 days per week in the Austin office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure land for utility-scale solar and BESS and establish partnerships.
• Stay informed on local and state regulations impacting project development.
• Lead greenfield development and acquisition efforts to bring projects to NTP/construction readiness.
• Assess project feasibility, considering layout, permitting, and total installed costs.
• Collaborate with Transmission, Real Estate, and Legal teams to resolve development challenges.
• Negotiate land agreements, interconnection contracts, and other key development documents.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, permitting, and interconnection processes.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring steady progress across all stages.
• Provide project updates to leadership and present to the Investment Committee.
• Explore new software tools to optimize project development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development.
• Strong leadership and project management skills in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in renewable energy regulations, permitting, and interconnection.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to work across multi‑disciplinary teams and time zones.
• Proven track record of driving projects to completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, energy, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Simon Howard ([e-mail])