Director, Development

Jupiter Power LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity programs

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

401k with limited matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Jupiter Power is seeking a Development Director to lead the growth of utility-scale energy storage projects across the U.S. The role oversees permitting, land acquisition, interconnection, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance projects from early stage through construction.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in energy storage or renewables development, proven leadership in US wholesale markets (SPP/PJM preferred), and the ability to travel up to 35% to support permitting and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in energy storage or renewables project development.
• Experience leading energy development projects in US wholesale markets (SPP/PJM preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 35% and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advance Jupiter's portfolio of development positions from initial screening through pre-construction.
• Work on projects across the U.S. with scopes from greenfielding to project financing and handoff to construction teams.
• Identify and maintain relationships with landowners, regulators, officials, and experts to advance permits.
• Create and manage project budgets, development plans, and schedules to keep projects on track.
• Develop financial models with the finance team and support pricing and RFP opportunities.
• Negotiate tax agreements, land-use contracts, mitigation settlements and other agreements.
• Support market strategy/execution with leadership in PJM/SPP.
• Master evolving market, transmission, regulatory and competitive dynamics in target markets.
• Outline and manage due diligence for commercial and M&A activities.
• Support internal investment approvals and prepare board materials.

Skills

Energy project leadership

US wholesale markets

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Travel availability

Energy storage familiarity

Job description

Company Overview

Jupiter Power is the premier integrated developer, owner and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the United States. Founded in 2017, the company's projects support a reliable and affordable grid, storing and delivering power and capacity when and where it is needed most. Jupiter Power has 19,700 MWh of projects operating, in construction or committed, and another 110,000 MWh in development across the country. The company has corporate offices in Austin, Chicago and Houston. For more information, visit www.jupiterpower.io.

Jupiter Power is looking for a Development Director to lead the development of projects ranging from early to late stage developments in rural and urban settings. This role is responsible for all key development activities, ranging from complex permitting and land acquisition efforts to advancing conceptual design, planning, interconnection, and supporting construction and project execution. As a tight‑knit, interdisciplinary team, we collaborate closely on priorities and expect individuals to be flexible and focused on advancing broader team objectives. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, hard‑working, and enthusiastic about collaborating with both the development team and the broader Jupiter organization to advance Jupiter’s significant and growing platform. This individual is expected to apply “best‑in‑class” principles and can expect their colleagues to do the same.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Chicago, IL office and will be subject to our Company’s return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance Jupiter's leading portfolio of development positions in SPP and PJM from initial desktop screening through pre-construction.
• Flexibility to work on projects across the U.S. as priorities change within the organization on scopes that range from initial greenfielding through project financing/hand off to construction teams.
• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders - landowners, government officials, first responders, counterparties, environmental, market and technical experts, and advance projects through complex permitting processes
• Create and manage project budgets, development plans, and schedules to ensure projects are on track through all phases.
• Work with the finance team to develop financial models for each project while understanding and evaluating key inputs and assumptions.
• Work with the origination team to support pricing and RFP opportunities for potential customers.
• Negotiate tax agreements, land use contracts, mitigation settlements, and various other agreements.
• Support market strategy/execution with leadership team in PJM/SPP.
• In collaboration with internal and external teams, master the evolving market, transmission, regulatory and competitive dynamics in target markets
• Outline and manage project due diligence for commercial and M&A activities
• Support internal investment approval process and prepare board materials for approval

Requirements

We are targeting candidates with 8+ years of experience in energy storage or renewables project development. Role will be dependent on experience.

• Strong experience leading energy development projects and personnel in US wholesale markets, with a preference for SPP/PJM.
• Experience and proven capability to successfully deliver complex development projects
• Have an all hands on deck mentality, strong attention to detail, unafraid to role sleeves up and work hard, take ownership, and initiative to be effective within a highly motivated, fast-moving team
• Experience building and leading internal and external teams
• Comfortable with ambiguity and making business decisions with limited information on tight timelines
• Experience engaging with local stakeholders, regulators, elected officials and industry organizations.
• Ability to travel regularly to support project permitting and development work. Travel will vary depending on project stage, but may be up to 35%.
• High comfort level with small teams & organizations, with the curiosity and enthusiasm to innovate and formulate new ideas and to bring the best out of co-workers
• (Preferred) Familiarity with energy storage technologies and deployments

Compensation & Benefits

$170,000 - $195,000

This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.