Lead, Utility-Scale Renewables Development

ASPBP; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas is seeking a Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development to lead solar, wind and storage project development in the US and Canada. The role drives project selection, feasibility, and execution while aligning with North American strategy.

You will manage large teams, coordinate internal experts and external consultants, and guide projects from initial concept through COD (commercial operation date). Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or relevant fields.
• Minimum 7 years' work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including developing wind, solar, or battery storage projects in the US.
• Exceptional project management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects from greenfield to start of construction.
• Serve as project lead, managing large cross-functional project teams.
• Manage full project lifecycle including site due diligence, land control, permitting, interconnection, engineering and pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, tax equity financing.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

RWE Americas is seeking a Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development to lead solar, wind and storage project development in the US and Canada. The role drives project selection, feasibility, and execution while aligning with North American strategy.

You will manage large teams, coordinate internal experts and external consultants, and guide projects from initial concept through COD (commercial operation date). Travel up to 50% is expected.