Project Development Advisor

Shell; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a skilled Project Developer for solar and battery energy storage projects. You will lead project origination, manage interconnections with local authorities, and engage stakeholders while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Required qualifications include a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in project development and execution. The role offers a competitive salary and the potential for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience and networking in sourcing and resolving land and Right of Way for solar/BESS projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NGCP interconnection processes and grid code compliance.
• Experience working with utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and handover of solar and BESS projects.
• Manage NGCP interconnection applications and coordination.
• Build relationships with regulators, landowners, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Project development experience

EPC execution experience

Stakeholder engagement skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English and Filipino

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy or related field

Job description

Job Family Group: Commercial and Retail

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: October 3, 2025

Business unit: Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Project Developer with deep expertise in solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, and a strong understanding of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) interconnection processes in the Philippines.

This role is divided into 2 parts:

a) Originate & handover solar + BESS projects to supplement Shell Renewable Generation’s project pipeline which would involve executing on development of grid-connected renewable energy projects from origination, permitting, land development to financial close, ensuring technical, regulatory, and commercial success and

b) Provide project development & delivery services for hybrid and standalone BESS.

What you’ll be doing

Project Origination & Development

• Identify and assess land, solar PV and BESS hybrid project opportunities.
• Conduct site selection, feasibility studies, energy yield assessments, and dispatch optimization.
• Lead permitting, licensing, and environmental compliance with NGCP, DOE, DENR, ERC, LGUs etc.
• Provide business, technical advisory, and project management services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead & support project development activities including design reviews, stakeholder engagement, and hybrid project structuring.
• Direct experience of origination and acquiring land, ROW and permitting.

Grid Interconnection & NGCP Coordination

• Manage NGCP interconnection applications, including impact studies, facility studies, and compliance with grid codes.
• Coordinate closely with NGCP to ensure successful integration of solar and BESS projects into the transmission network.
• Monitor and align projects with NGCP’s transmission expansion plans and ancillary service requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with NGCP and other relevant local authorities.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, landowners, LGUs, and community stakeholders.
• Support applications for DOE Renewable Energy Service Contracts and corporate PPAs.
• Collaborate with joint venture partners, suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Financial & Technical Coordination
• Support financial modeling and ensure projects are bankable.
• Managing EPC partners on project execution.

What you bring

We are exploring to speak to individuals with the following:

• Project development & EPC execution experience required
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy or related field.
• Hands on experience & networking in sourcing & resolving land & Right of Way for solar / BESS projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NGCP interconnection processes and grid code compliance related to developing grid-connected solar / BESS projects in the Philippines.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Preferred ability to work with joint venture partners and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of hybrid systems integration (solar + BESS + genset).
• Experience working with utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Strong network within the Philippine energy sector, including developers, utilities, and government agencies.
• Fluency in English and Filipino; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide (Philippines) for project development & execution.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.