Director of West Development – Utility-Scale Battery Storage

Emeren Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $200,000

Annual Bonus

401(k)

Job summary

Emeren Group Ltd. is seeking a Director West Development to lead origination, development, and advancement of utility-scale battery storage projects in the Western US.

This role combines strategic origination with hands-on project management and requires strong relationships with landowners, utilities, regulators, and internal cross-functional teams. You will report to the VP, Development & Commercial Execution and manage a small team while driving project schedules, budgets, and risk

Qualifications

• 7+ years in utility-scale renewable energy project development with progression in project management.
• Experience leading a team and cross-functional groups.
• Proven track record with CAISO/ISOs (EIM, EDAM, RA) and multiple RTOs/ISOs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and development activities for utility-scale storage projects.
• Oversee land leasing, permits, tax abatements, and community engagement.
• Manage a team of 2 Project Developers and Analysts.
• Coordinate with landowners, utilities, regulators, and internal/external teams.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and project-level expenditures; manage risks.
• Travel up to 50% to support development activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication

Scheduling

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Business/Env Studies

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Teams

GIS tools

Job description

Emeren Group Ltd. is seeking a Director West Development to lead origination, development, and advancement of utility-scale battery storage projects in the Western US.

This role combines strategic origination with hands-on project management and requires strong relationships with landowners, utilities, regulators, and internal cross-functional teams. You will report to the VP, Development & Commercial Execution and manage a small team while driving project schedules, budgets, and risk