Project Developer - (CAISO)

ENGIE Deutschland GmbH; San Francisco (CA); Híbrido; USD 107.000 - 163.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hybrid work policy

Descripción de la vacante

ENGIE is seeking a Project Developer to advance utility-scale battery energy storage projects in the CAISO market in California. You will guide projects from feasibility through construction readiness, coordinating land, permitting, interconnection, and financing with internal and external teams.

You’ll build strong stakeholder relationships, assess risks, and drive development strategies to support investment decisions and successful project delivery.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale energy projects.
• Experience in CAISO market and regulatory processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the CAISO market, guiding projects from early-stage feasibility through construction readiness.
• Drive development workstreams including land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, interconnection, project design, and commercial structuring with internal teams and external consultants.
• Manage project permitting and regulatory processes, including agency coordination, submissions, public hearings, and compliance activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, community stakeholders, utilities, regulatory agencies, public officials, and project partners.
• Assess project risks, opportunities, and development strategies to support advancement and investment decisions.
• Support power marketing, energy offtake, project financing, due diligence, and M&A activities including business case materials.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, reporting, and governance processes to ensure milestones are met.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments affecting energy storage projects and represent ENGIE at industry events.

Conocimientos

Relationship-building

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Energy, Planning, or related field

Descripción del empleo

At ENGIE, we believe clean energy is built project by project, decision by decision. We're looking for a Project Developer to help advance utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market. In this role, your work will directly contribute to strengthening grid reliability and accelerating the transition to a zero-carbon energy future.

As a Project Developer, you'll help guide projects through key stages of development, from initial site evaluation and feasibility through permitting, interconnection, commercial structuring, investment approval, and construction readiness. You'll identify opportunities, navigate complex development challenges, and help bring high-impact energy infrastructure projects to fruition.

Working closely with teams across land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, engineering, commercial strategy, pre-construction, and project delivery, you'll play a central role in shaping project outcomes, mitigating risk, and advancing ENGIE's growth strategy. This position offers meaningful exposure to internal and external stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decisions that help define the next generation of energy infrastructure in California.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the CAISO market, guiding projects from early-stage feasibility through construction readiness
• Drive key development workstreams, including land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, interconnection, project design, and commercial structuring, in partnership with internal teams and external consultants
• Manage project permitting and regulatory processes, including agency coordination, application submissions, public hearings, and compliance activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, community stakeholders, utilities, public officials, regulatory agencies, and strategic project partners
• Assess project risks, opportunities, and development strategies to support project advancement, value creation, and investment decisions
• Support power marketing, energy offtake, project financing, due diligence, and M&A activities, including business case development and investment committee materials
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, reporting, and governance processes to ensure progress against key milestones and development objectives
• Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments affecting energy storage projects while representing ENGIE at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder forums

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Energy, Planning, or a related field
• Minimum five (5) years of experience developing utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, transmission, infrastructure, or other large-scale capital projects
• Experience advancing projects through key development milestones, including permitting, interconnection, regulatory review, stakeholder engagement, and construction readiness
• Experience developing projects within the CAISO market, with knowledge of California regulatory, permitting, and interconnection processes; experience within other ISO/RTO markets may be considered
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while identifying risks, solving complex challenges, and driving projects forward
• Strong relationship-building skills with landowners, community stakeholders, utilities, regulatory agencies, public officials, consultants, and cross-functional teams
• Understanding of project economics, commercial considerations, and investment decision-making, including the evaluation of project risks and opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across technical, commercial, and executive audiences
• This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $107,100 - $163,200 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

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