Head of Utility-Scale Solar Development

Strata Clean Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Director (open to Senior Manager) to lead a portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the Southwestern and Western U.S. This hands-on role requires coordinating permitting, interconnection, engineering, legal, origination and commercial teams to move projects from origination through development to readiness for investment.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, manage complex budgets and schedules, and report to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, real estate, management, business or related field.
• 7+ years of utility-scale renewable energy development experience.
• Proven ability to independently advance complex projects through permitting and interconnection.
• Strong working knowledge of Western permitting regimes, private, state and federal land processes and utility-scale interconnection pathways.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple utility-scale solar and battery storage projects through development stages from site origination to NTP, sale, or financial close by driving schedule, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment.
• Anticipate and manage project development risks related to land, permitting, environmental, and transmission availability.
• Oversee development budgets, risk tracking, schedules, and project reporting.
• Prepare projects for investment committee, commercialization, and transaction handoff.
• Interface with institutional investors, lenders, and their counsel regarding financing, commercialization and/or M&A deals.
• Mentor 1–2 junior development team members and ensure execution quality and pace.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Project management software

Excel

Job description

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Director (open to Senior Manager) to lead a portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the Southwestern and Western U.S. This hands-on role requires coordinating permitting, interconnection, engineering, legal, origination and commercial teams to move projects from origination through development to readiness for investment.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, manage complex budgets and schedules, and report to the