Project Developer (Solar, WECC & SPP) REMOTE

Jobot; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Developer to advance solar and energy storage projects across WECC & SPP regions, with a remote work arrangement.

You will own projects from early development through permitting, interconnection, and project execution, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver value in major U.S. power markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power, renewable energy, infrastructure, or related project development.
• Experience coordinating internal teams, consultants, landowners, utilities, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of factors influencing project feasibility, risk, timelines, and economics.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from the ground up across the development lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and evaluating sites through permitting, interconnection, commercial strategy, and project execution.
• Collaborate across disciplines to move complex energy infrastructure projects forward.
• Work in WECC & SP–P contexts and travel as needed.

Skills

Power industry

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Development experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Job description

Project Developer (Solar, WECC & SPP) REMOTE

$110000 - $145000 per year | Austin, TX | On-site | Permanent

Growing RE Development leader— make an impact on the world with an ethical company!

A bit about us:

We are a U.S.-based renewable energy platform focused on the development, ownership, and operation of utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Our portfolio spans multiple major wholesale power markets across North America, with projects ranging from early‑stage greenfield development to operating assets.

Backed by long‑term institutional capital, our team brings decades of experience across project development, financing, engineering, construction, and asset management. We are builders at heart — focused on delivering large‑scale clean energy infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability and accelerates the energy transition.

Our organization combines the agility of an entrepreneurial platform with the discipline and sophistication of an established infrastructure investor. As our project pipeline continues to expand, we are adding experienced professionals who want to help shape and execute complex energy infrastructure projects across competitive U.S. power markets.

Why join us?

• Build the future of energy — Join a growing power developer at the forefront of the energy transition, developing projects that support a more reliable, resilient, and sustainable grid.
• Own projects from the ground up — Play a meaningful role across the development lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and evaluating sites through permitting, interconnection, commercial strategy, and project execution.
• Work on high‑impact projects — Help advance utility‑scale energy projects with the potential to deliver significant value to communities, customers, and the broader power market.
• Collaborate across disciplines — Partner with experienced professionals across development, engineering, finance, legal, land, transmission, and commercial functions to move complex projects forward.
• Make an impact in a growing organization — Join a team where your ideas and contributions can directly influence project strategy, company growth, and the future development pipeline.
• Grow with the business — Gain exposure to a broad range of power markets, technologies, and development activities while building a long‑term career in the rapidly evolving energy sector.

Job Details

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in power, renewable energy, infrastructure, or related project development
• Demonstrated experience advancing complex energy or infrastructure projects through multiple stages of development
• Experience with site evaluation, land, permitting, interconnection/transmission, or other key development functions
• Strong understanding of the factors that influence project feasibility, risk, timelines, and economics
• Experience coordinating internal teams, consultants, landowners, utilities, and other external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• to travel periodically as project needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science, Real Estate, or a related discipline
• Experience with utility‑scale energy or infrastructure projects
• Exposure to renewable generation, energy storage, or other emerging power technologies
• Knowledge of U.S. power markets, transmission, interconnection, permitting, and/or project finance
• Experience working with external development partners, consultants, landowners, utilities, or regulatory agencies
• Experience evaluating new project opportunities and supporting development strategy

Core Competencies

• Project Development: Ability to advance projects through complex development processes
• Commercial Thinking: Understands project economics, risks, opportunities, and market considerations
• Stakeholder Management: Builds strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Project Ownership: Takes accountability for timelines, deliverables, and results
• Problem Solving: Able to navigate ambiguity and resolve complex development challenges
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Collaboration: Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams
• Strategic Thinking: Able to evaluate opportunities within a broader portfolio and business context
• Organization: Effectively manages competing priorities, deadlines, and project requirements

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