Senior ERCOT Renewable Development Leader

Avangrid

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 157,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

12% 401(k) match
PTO & Holiday Pay

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking a high-performing development professional to originate and lead utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects across ERCOT. This role requires independently creating opportunities, securing site control, navigating stakeholder environments, and driving milestones.

Based in Texas with 50-60% travel, you will report to Senior Director, Development and shape portfolio growth with significant leadership influence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
  • 5-7+ years of utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, infrastructure, transmission, or project development experience.
  • Demonstrated success securing site control and advancing projects through key development milestones.

Responsibilities

  • Lead origination and development of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects across ERCOT.
  • Develop market-based origination strategies and identify high-potential corridors.
  • Negotiate leases, purchase options, easements, and complex land agreements.
  • Represent Avangrid Power in negotiations with landowners, officials, and regulators.
  • Manage permitting, interconnection, commercial strategy, and real estate diligence.

Skills

Renewable energy development
Stakeholder management
Negotiation
Project development
ERCOT market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS
QGIS
Google Earth

Job description

Avangrid Power is seeking a high-performing development professional to originate and lead utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects across ERCOT. This role requires independently creating opportunities, securing site control, navigating stakeholder environments, and driving milestones.

Based in Texas with 50-60% travel, you will report to Senior Director, Development and shape portfolio growth with significant leadership influence.

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