Regional Director, Renewable Project Development

BrightNight; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightNight is seeking a Director/VP level renewable energy development leader to drive utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid projects across a key U.S. region.

You will own projects from pre-PPA stage through commercial readiness, coordinating engineering, interconnection, land, permitting, and commercial teams to position opportunities for successful offtake and PPA execution. The role reports to the EVP Development and leads cross-functional teams, balancing development risk, budgets, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in developing utility-scale renewable projects in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional development teams.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with project economics and PPA considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional portfolio of utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid projects from early development through PPA execution.
• Own project strategy, budgets, milestones, and risk management across multiple markets.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Origination to ensure technically and commercially viable projects.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Utility-scale solar

Interconnection understanding

PPA pricing/execution

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

BrightNight is seeking a Director/VP level renewable energy development leader to drive utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid projects across a key U.S. region.

You will own projects from pre-PPA stage through commercial readiness, coordinating engineering, interconnection, land, permitting, and commercial teams to position opportunities for successful offtake and PPA execution. The role reports to the EVP Development and leads cross-functional teams, balancing development risk, budgets, and