Renewable Development Manager – Western US (Hybrid)

Repsol Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol is seeking a Manager, Development to advance utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Western U.S. from identification to construction readiness.

The role reports to the Western Region Vice President and involves negotiating land rights, permits, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement in rural communities. Hybrid position with Houston-based connection; travel about 50% and quarterly trips to Houston for integration with the broader team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4+ years of project development in energy.
• Preference for direct renewable energy project development experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy and strong PM skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset and high attention to detail.
• Ability to travel about 50% of the time; remote candidates travel to Houston.
• Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advance priority projects to construction-ready status by securing land rights.
• Secure local, state, and federal permits for construction and operation.
• Negotiate tax abatement, road use, decommissioning, and community benefits.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Construction on design and tech choices.
• Transition projects from development to construction phases.
• Engage landowners and stakeholders through meetings and discussions.
• Maintain project budgets, schedules, land maps, and databases.
• Support pipeline growth and due diligence for M&A as needed.
• Support commercial teams with marketing, financial analysis, and financing.
• Prepare periodic status reports and manage project expenditures.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Repsol is seeking a Manager, Development to advance utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Western U.S. from identification to construction readiness.

The role reports to the Western Region Vice President and involves negotiating land rights, permits, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement in rural communities. Hybrid position with Houston-based connection; travel about 50% and quarterly trips to Houston for integration with the broader team.