Energy Storage Project Development Manager / Project Developer - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of renewable energy, focusing on utility-scale energy storage projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead project development initiatives, from site acquisition to environmental compliance, while collaborating with a transparent leadership team. With a competitive salary and flexible work hours, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a significant impact in the renewable energy sector. If you have a strong background in project management and negotiation, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation Packages

Flexible Work Hours

Open PTO Policy

Benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years in utility-scale renewable energy project development.
• Experience with land negotiations and real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead site acquisition and development for renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate agreements with landowners and manage RFP responses.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Land Acquisition

Renewable Energy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

RFP/RFI Management

Project Financing Tools

Job description

Project Development Manager / Project Developer - Renewables & Energy Storage

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (CANADA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that focuses on the development, execution, and operations of utility-scale energy storage projects.

They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a short period, and are currently expanding their Project Development Team in Canada.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading utility-scale renewable energy project development in the Greater Toronto area, including full life-cycle management of solar, wind, or battery storage projects and proven experience taking projects to NTP. Experience with negotiations and agreements with landowners, local governments, utilities, and other stakeholders involved in land acquisition and development is essential. Land permitting experience is a significant plus.

The company offers comprehensive compensation packages, a competitive salary, open PTO policy, flexible work hours, benefits, and the chance to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead identification, research, prospecting, and site land opportunities for utility-scale renewable energy and storage projects through community collaboration.
2. Manage site acquisition, financing, and development initiatives, including responding to RFPs.
3. Negotiate site control agreements with landowners.
4. Own development activities for new and ongoing projects, focusing on tax abatement, permitting, and environmental compliance.

Qualifications:

• 4-5+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, or related fields, working with IPPs, developers, or owners.
• Team and commercial management experience in project development.
• Hands-on experience with real estate transactions and contracts in renewables, natural gas, LNG, or energy storage sectors.
• Understanding of the RFP/RFI process related to project development.
• Experience in project siting, permitting, prospecting, and due diligence for solar, wind, or battery storage projects.
• Experience with site prospecting, land negotiations, and project financing support.
• Experience or exposure to energy storage, battery storage, or solar + storage projects is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.