Director of Development – Solar

Viridan Group

Los Angeles, California (CA, MO)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading firm in renewable energy is looking for an Associate Director or Director of Development to lead utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the United States. In this high-impact role, you will manage the full development lifecycle and collaborate closely with various teams. The ideal candidate has 5 to 7 years of experience in renewable energy development and a strong understanding of project management. This position is based in Los Angeles, CA, and offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

5–7 years of experience in renewable energy development.
Ability to advance solar and storage projects through various milestones.
Experience guiding solar and storage projects through milestones from site control to NTP.

Responsibilities

Drive the full development lifecycle of renewable energy projects.
Manage interconnection strategy and oversee permitting processes.
Collaborate across engineering, finance, legal, and construction teams.
Guide projects toward notice to proceed (NTP) with cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with senior leadership across engineering, finance, legal, and construction.

Skills

Renewable energy development

ISO/RTO processes familiarity

Project management

ISO/RTO processes

Project lifecycle management

Job description

Associate Director / Director of Development

Our client is seeking an Associate Director or Director of Development to help lead a rapidly growing portfolio of utility‑scale solar and battery storage projects across the United States. This is a high‑impact role for an experienced renewable energy developer who is ready to take full ownership of projects from site control through pre‑EPC transition, with a particular focus on ERCOT and the Carolinas.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will drive the full development lifecycle, manage interconnection strategy, oversee permitting and environmental diligence, support offtake activities, and guide projects toward NTP. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and collaborate across engineering, finance, legal, and construction teams.

Experience

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of renewable energy development experience.
Strong familiarity with ISO/RTO processes.
Demonstrated ability to advance solar and storage projects through interconnection, permitting, and offtake milestones.

Preferred locations include Durham, NC or Los Angeles, CA.

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