Project Developer (Utility-Scale)

ENGIE North America Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Project Developer (Utility-Scale) to lead the development of large-scale energy projects across North American power markets, from site evaluation to construction readiness.

You will coordinate across land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and commercial structuring, while engaging with landowners, utilities, regulators, and communities to advance projects and de-risk investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, transmission, or related large-scale projects.
• Experience guiding projects through permitting, interconnection, regulatory review, and construction readiness.
• Experience in CAISO or ISO/RTO markets and navigating market structures and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects, identify risks, and drive results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for technical, commercial, and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of utility-scale energy projects from feasibility through construction readiness.
• Drive land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, interconnection, and commercial structuring workstreams.
• Manage regulatory processes, agency coordination, and public hearings.
• Build relationships with landowners, communities, utilities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Assess project risks and opportunities to support investment decisions and value creation.
• Support project financing, power marketing, and M&A activities as needed.

Skills

Project development

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

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

Job description

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Project Developer (Utility-Scale)

Posting Start Date: 8/30/26

Requisition ID: 71551

Broomfield, United States, 80021 | CHICAGO, United States, 60654-4916 | HOUSTON, United States, 77056 | San Francisco, United States, 94111 | SANTA BARBARA, United States, 93105

ENGIE North America Inc.

Industrial Project Management

Permanent

Full-Time

Business Unit

GBU Renewables & Flexible Power

Division

R&B North Am - USA & Canada

Legal Entity

ENGIE North America Inc.

Company Name

ENGIE North America

Salary

Minimum Base Salary:

Maximum Base Salary:

Pay Basis:

What You Can Expect

• At ENGIE, we believe clean energy is built product by product, decision by decision. We’re seeking Project Developers to help advance utility-scale energy infrastructure projects across North American power markets, with opportunities to support utility-scale energy storage and other renewable energy infrastructure projects. 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 guide projects through key stages of development, from 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 within ISO/RTO and regulated utility markets

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of utility-scale energy infrastructure projects across regional power markets, guiding projects from early-stage feasibility through construction readiness


• Drive key workstreams including land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, interconnection, and commercial structuring


• Manage regulatory processes, agency coordination, application submissions, and public hearings


• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, communities, utilities, public officials, and regulatory agencies


• Assess project risks and opportunities to support investment decisions and value creation


• Support power marketing, energy offtake, project financing, and M&A activities, including investment committee materials


• Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments and represent ENGIE at industry events 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 supporting the development of 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 working within CAISO or other ISO/RTO markets, with familiarity navigating market structures, regulatory requirements, interconnection processes, and stakeholder engagement


• 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 written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and influence outcomes across technical, commercial, and executive audiences

Compensation

Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.

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, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment 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.

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.

Nos valeurs

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.

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