Head of Nationwide Solar Development

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, Distributed Generation Platform seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead and scale national project development across multi-state DG markets. You will own origination, development execution, and pipeline strategy, partnering with capital markets to align funding timelines and growth objectives.

The role requires 12+ years in renewable energy development, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of interconnection, permitting, and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in renewable energy development, DG or C&I solar.
• Proven track record from origination to NTP.
• Deep knowledge of interconnection, permitting, and regulatory frameworks across multiple U.S. markets.
• Experience scaling development teams in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project development activities from origination through NTP across a multi-state portfolio.
• Define and execute the development strategy, including market selection and pipeline prioritization.
• Build and manage a high-performing development team across origination, permitting, interconnection, and PM.
• Oversee site acquisition, land origination, lease negotiation, and partnerships.
• Drive utility and regulatory engagement, including interconnection strategy and policy positioning.
• Coordinate with capital markets, finance, and leadership to align development with funding timelines.
• Improve development timelines, cost efficiency, and execution certainty.
• Manage external stakeholders including landowners, utilities, municipalities, and partners.
• Support M&A and partnerships related to pipeline acquisition or joint development.
• Provide regular reporting on pipeline status, risks, and growth outlook.

Skills

Executive leadership

Renewable energy

Project development

Interconnection

Strategic planning

Job description

Confidential, Distributed Generation Platform seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead and scale national project development across multi-state DG markets. You will own origination, development execution, and pipeline strategy, partnering with capital markets to align funding timelines and growth objectives.

The role requires 12+ years in renewable energy development, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of interconnection, permitting, and regulatory frameworks.