Project Developer Senior (EAST)

ENGIE North America Inc.; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Developer (EAST) based in the United States to lead utility‑scale wind, solar, and battery storage development from feasibility to construction. You will coordinate permitting, environmental reviews, interconnection, land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement with cross‑functional teams across the U.S.

and Canada. You will build relationships with landowners, public officials, and regulatory agencies while guiding development strategies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Energy, Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in renewable energy, utility, infrastructure, environmental, large‑scale project development, or oil and gas project management.
• Experience advancing projects through permitting, regulatory review, stakeholder engagement, and key development milestones.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of utility‑scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects from feasibility through the start of construction.
• Direct project development activities including permitting, environmental reviews, interconnection, land acquisition, and design.
• Manage permit applications, regulatory filings, and agency interactions while supporting public hearings and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, community stakeholders, public officials, regulatory agencies, and key project partners.
• Evaluate project risks, opportunities, and development strategies to support successful project advancement and investment decisions.
• Support project financing, energy offtake, due diligence, and M&A activities, including financial review and investment materials.
• Maintain development schedules, project tracking tools, and reporting against milestones.

Skills

Project management

Permitting

Regulatory review

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

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

Job description

Project Developer Senior (EAST)

Company: ENGIE North America Inc.

Broomfield, United States, 80021 | CHICAGO, United States, 60654-4916 | HOUSTON, United States, 77056

Industrial Project Management

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full - Time

What You Can Expect

As a Project Developer, you'll play a key role in advancing ENGIE's utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects across the United States and Canada. You will support and manage projects through all phases of development, including site feasibility, land and permitting strategy, stakeholder and community engagement, environmental review, investment committee approvals, and preparation for construction. Working cross-functionally, you will help ensure projects advance efficiently while meeting technical, commercial, regulatory, and sustainability objectives.

You’ll collaborate closely with land, interconnection, engineering, pre‑construction, project delivery, and commercial teams to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and advance projects that support ENGIE's growth strategy and the transition to a zero‑carbon future. This role offers the opportunity to engage with communities, public agencies, industry leaders, and internal decision‑makers while helping shape the next generation of renewable energy infrastructure. Based on the existing ENGIE Project Developer materials and templates.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of utility‑scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects from feasibility through the start of construction
• Direct project development activities including permitting, environmental reviews, interconnection, land acquisition, and design in partnership with internal subject matter experts and external consultants
• Manage permit applications, regulatory filings, and agency interactions while supporting public hearings and stakeholder engagement efforts
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, community stakeholders, public officials, regulatory agencies, and key project partners
• Evaluate project risks, opportunities, and development strategies to support successful project advancement and investment decisions
• Support project financing, energy offtake, due diligence, and M&A activities, including financial review, underwriting assumptions, and investment committee materials
• Maintain development schedules, project tracking tools, and reporting to ensure progress against critical milestones
• Monitor industry trends, policy developments, and market conditions while representing ENGIE at industry events and renewable energy forums

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Energy, Planning, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in renewable energy, utility, infrastructure, environmental, large‑scale project development, or oil and gas project management
• Experience advancing projects through permitting, regulatory review, stakeholder engagement, and key development milestones
• Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing priorities, manage project risks, and drive multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with landowners, community stakeholders, regulatory agencies, consultants, public officials, and cross‑functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate project risks, opportunities, and commercial considerations to support development decisions
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non‑technical audiences
• Self‑motivated and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and works effectively across geographically dispersed teams
• Experience supporting utility‑scale wind, solar, battery energy storage, transmission, or other large‑scale energy or infrastructure projects is preferred

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid 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: $102,000 - $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.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Values

L'inclusion et la diversite sont au cur de notre politique de ressources humaines. Nous assurons l'egalite des chances entre tous les candidats et sommes engages a creer l'environnement de travail le plus accessible possible.