Greenfield Project Developer

Savion; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Savion, a leader in renewable energy project development, is seeking an experienced Greenfield Project Developer. This role involves leading landowner engagement, securing site control for large-scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States, and working with cross-functional teams to drive early-stage project development.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible work schedule

Paid Time Off plus 14 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of development experience in the renewable energy industry required.
• Experience in commercial real estate negotiations is a must.
• Familiarity with agricultural and timberland markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage landowner engagement campaigns across various states.
• Lead outreach and negotiate agreements for site control.
• Support identification and screening of new project opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced or technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 35.9 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.

Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year.

Savion is seeking an experienced and motivated Greenfield Project Developer to originate new utility-scale solar, battery energy storage system (BESS), and energy infrastructure projects across the United States. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating landowner outreach, securing site control, and advancing early-stage development activities.

This role requires close coordination with cross-functional teams including internal staff and external consultants with expertise in project siting, GIS, engineering, permitting, environmental studies, real estate/title, and transmission. Prior experience initiating utility-scale solar or wind development is strongly preferred. While technical expertise is not required, strong judgment, persistence, resilience, and leadership are essential.

Responsibilities

· Create and manage landowner engagement campaigns across multiple states and markets.

· Lead landowner outreach and negotiate lease and purchase agreements to secure site control for projects ranging from 500 to 20,000 acres.

· Support the identification and screening of new project opportunities.

· Coordinate critical issues analysis, including local, state, and federal permitting processes.

· Lead project interconnection application processes across multiple ISOs and RTOs.

· Coordinate title curative and mineral rights waiver processes as needed.

· Transition early-stage projects to regional development teams once key milestones are achieved.

· Travel up to 35%+ of the time is required.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree required; advanced or technical degree preferred.

· Experience in commercial real estate negotiations (options, leases, purchase & sale agreements) is required.

· Familiarity with agricultural and timberland markets is strongly preferred.

· Minimum of 3 years of development experience in the renewable energy industry is required.

· Knowledge of interconnection, regulatory, and legislative frameworks in the renewable energy sector is preferred.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.

· Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities and dynamic market conditions.

· Title and compensation commensurate with experience.

· Vacation & Holidays: Paid Time Off plus 14 paid company holidays.

· Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; 401(k).

· Savion offers a culture that embraces a “flex-time” schedule to maximize both productivity and work-life balance.