Senior Developer, Renewable Energy Project Development

Rise Social; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $150k–$160k

Commission incentives

401(k)

Health/dental/vision insurance

Parental leave

Flexible PTO and Sick leave

EEOC

Job summary

This role demands strong project management, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered in a collaborative outdoor-focused team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project or construction management experience in large-scale energy projects.
• Experience with permitting, interconnection, and regulatory processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently.
• Knowledge of standard project management methodologies and tools.
• Self-directed and highly motivated with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle ministerial and non-ministerial permitting of projects including presentation to permitting authorities.
• Permitting research, title work, and management of planning and zoning challenges across the development cycle.
• Primary liaison with utilities for awarded projects.
• Manage interconnection process including forecasting and material submissions.
• Assist with preparation of bid materials for applicable RFPs.
• Prepare site designs and engineering reports, internally or via contractors.
• Manage third-party contractor relationships concerning scope, schedule and budget.
• Lead site owner relationships from site control to exit of equity position.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Forecasting

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Leadership

Job description

Renewable Energy Power Generation Full Time Mid-Senior Level

Deadline: 1 Oct 2026

Our team is a tightly-knit group that has been working together in the solar industry for several years. When we aren’t trying to bring the benefits of renewable energy to local communities, our team loves to ski, board, bike, hike, camp, go to concerts, and dine together.

As passionate outdoor-loving Coloradans, we believe that climate change poses an existential risk to not just the places we love, but humanity itself. One of the most tangible ways to slow climate change is by harnessing the sun to generate renewable electricity with zero carbon emissions. If you are passionate about accelerating the transition to renewable energy and willing to roll up your sleeves to solve the hard problems, this is the place for you.The Position

The Senior Project Developer will be working closely with our leadership team to spearhead the advancement of renewable energy projects, primarily solar and solar + storage, from site control to NTP and, where applicable, construction. This position will be responsible for supporting the overall management of all project development work including land research, site diligence, environmental services, preliminary design coordination, permitting, and the general pre-construction related work. This will involve working with utilities, the Cloudbreak team, and third party contractors to prepare materials required by relevant permitting authorities. Excellent communication and organizational skills, resiliency, independent task management, and grit are a must.

This is a fantastic position for a seasoned renewable energy project developer or project manager, who is passionate about fighting climate change, and being a key decision maker at one of the leading renewable energy firms in the Mountain West.

The Senior Project Developer will report to the Chief Operating Officer, and manage the current and future team of Operations analysts and associates. The responsibilities of the senior developer will include but not be limited to:

Lead full-cycle ministerial and non-ministerial permitting of projects including presentation of projects to applicable permitting authoritiesPermitting research, title work, identification and management of planning and zoning challenges and the project management of the overall project development cycleFunctioning as primary liaison with relevant utilities for awarded projectsManaging full-cycle interconnection process including economic and budget forecasting, analysis of utility infrastructure, and submission of all relevant materialsAssisting with preparation bid materials for applicable RFPsPreparation of site designs and engineering reports (either internally or via contractors)Close management third party contractor relationships, with relation to project scope, schedule, and budgetLeading site owner relationship management from site control to the firm’s final exit from a project’s equity position

Requirements

Ability to manage multiple projects, third party relationships, and project stakeholders simultaneously and effectively

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level of organizationAbility to accurately forecast and maintain project timelinesSelf-directedHighly motivated

Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

5+ years experience in project management and/or construction management of large-scale energy projects or programsWorking knowledge of standardized project management processes and toolsThrives in fast-paced and autonomous work environment

$150,000 – $160,000 base salaryCommission incentives401(k)Excellent health/dental/vision InsuranceGenerous parental leaveFlexible PTO and Sick leaveEEOCCloudbreak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.