Director, Development, Energy Storage, West

Prologis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

Volunteer time

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a Director, Grid-Scale Energy Storage Development – West to lead a 9 GW portfolio across the Western United States. You will originate and advance BESS projects from early origination through disposition, coordinating with Finance, Legal and Real Estate to maximize portfolio value.

The role requires deep knowledge of interconnection, permitting, and regional markets, plus strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Real Estate, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience developing utility-scale energy projects, incl. BESS.
• Experience with site control, permitting, interconnection, and pre-construction milestones.
• Knowledge of power markets, post-FERC interconnection processes, and energy storage economics.
• Strong financial, budgeting and risk assessment skills.
• Experience in transactions or M&A with project acquisitions/dispositions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of grid-scale energy storage projects in the West.
• Oversee site origination, permitting, interconnection, budgets, and financial analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance portfolio growth and approvals.
• Engage stakeholders, regulators, and communities to secure project support.
• Develop regional market strategies and manage internal/external partners.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing energy storage team.
• Partner with Realty, Finance, Legal, and Construction to optimize value.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Energy storage

Financial analysis

M&A experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Prologis

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title

Director, Development, Energy Storage, West

Job Description

Prologis is seeking a Director, Grid-Scale Energy Storage Development – West to lead development and execution of a 9 GW utility-scale energy storage portfolio across the Western United States. This role will originate, develop, and advance standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from early-stage origination through disposition, supporting transactions across a range of project maturities. The Director will oversee the project development lifecycle, including site origination, property diligence, land leasing and transaction support, interconnection strategy, site design and optimization, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and commercial structuring. Reporting to the Vice President, Grid-Scale Storage Development – Americas, this role will partner across Revenue Contract Origination, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Construction, community engagement, and permitting teams to advance utility-scale and distributed battery solutions in Western markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Prologis' grid-scale energy storage pipeline across the Western United States, advancing projects from origination through disposition.
• Support the advancement of Prologis' distributed-scale energy storage efforts across the Western United States by partnering with cross-functional teams to move projects from origination through notice to proceed (NTP).
• Oversee project development activities including feasibility studies, site plan development, entitlement and permitting strategies, interconnection processes, development budgets, financial analyses, risk assessments, and investment recommendations to support portfolio growth.
• Coordinate closely with Prologis community engagement and permitting leads to build relationships with local stakeholders, government agencies, and regulatory authorities to secure project approvals and support successful project development.
• Develop and execute regional market strategies to identify, prioritize, and advance a high-quality pipeline of energy storage projects by assessing power market fundamentals, interconnection opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and project economics.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with internal real estate teams in Western markets, project sponsors and investors, utilities, regulators, transmission providers, contractors, AHJs, and other stakeholders to accelerate project development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of energy storage development professionals while driving accountability and execution across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Revenue Contract Origination, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Construction to optimize project value and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Real Estate, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience developing utility-scale energy projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Experience managing multiple projects through site control, permitting, interconnection, and pre-construction milestones.
• Experience with power markets, post-FERC 2023 ISO-level interconnection processes, regulatory frameworks, and energy storage project economics.
• Financial and analytical skills, including project valuation, budgeting, and risk assessment.
• Transactional or M&A experience with project acquisitions and dispositions, including MIPA negotiation, diligence, closing, and post-closing items.
• Communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with experience engaging utilities, regulators, landowners, and local communities.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAISO and WECC experience.
• Commercial real estate experience, including investing, brokerage, operations, or property management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external consultants, partners, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
• Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Salary and Compensation

Hiring Salary Range of: Hiring Salary Range of: $180,000 - $230,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type & Locations

Employment Type: Full time Location: Los Angeles, California Additional Locations: San Francisco, California

Company Culture

#LI-TA1 People First. We are builders, thinkers and doers—creating more than space, we power global commerce. We seek and attract top talent from around the world and foster a culture where diverse ideas fuel innovation, collaboration and excellence. Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here. When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here. As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.