Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development

RWE AG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Short-term incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager for Utility Scale Development in Austin, TX. You will lead the development of utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects, coordinating internal and external teams to advance projects through financing, permitting, interconnection, and construction.

The role requires 7+ years in renewable energy development, strong leadership, and the ability to travel up to 50%. It’s a full-time, permanent position within the Project Development function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in renewable energy infrastructure development.
• 3+ years supporting utility-scale development preferred.
• Proven project management skills.
• Expert knowledge of regional markets, permitting frameworks, and commercial structuring.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and guide financing prep.
• Manage full project lifecycle: due diligence, land control, permitting, interconnection.
• Oversee cost estimating and EPC bidding to firm up CAPEX.
• Optimize engineering design and support construction to COD.
• Mentor junior development staff across projects.
• Shape regional strategies and market-entry recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Permitting frameworks

Stakeholder management

Interconnection & energy yield

Excel / Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business / Economics / Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development

Location(s):

Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Development

Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Utility-scale Development Manager at RWE Americas is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects in the US market. The Sr Manager will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE’s strategy in North America.

Role Responsibilities

• Develops a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from green-fielding to start of construction
• Serves as project lead, managing large cross-functional project teams and providing guidance in preparing for financing, including data room preparation and third-party engagements
• Manages the full project lifecycle, partnering with a strong suite of internal subject matter experts and external consultants; activities include site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing
• Manages cost estimating and EPC bidding process to firm up CAPEX as collaborating with Preconstruction and Procurement teams
• Manages optimization of engineering design
• Provides support during the construction phase to ensure successful COD
• Supports junior Development Managers / Associates leading individual projects, serving as a technical and strategic mentor to development team members across functions and markets
• Understands key drivers for projects’ financial attractiveness and identifies best project locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams
• Drives project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial levers
• Leads due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team
• Prepares management presentations and drives internal approval processes
• Manages project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects
• Actively shapes regional strategies and recommendations for market entry, pipeline expansion, project competitiveness and internal improvement initiatives

Job Requirements and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Science, or relevant fields
• Minimum 7years’ experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing wind, solar, or battery storage projects in the US
• Minimum 3years’ experience supporting utility scale development preferred
• Exceptional project management skills
• Expert-level knowledge of regional markets, permitting frameworks, and commercial structuring
• Deep experience understanding and managing project budgets and forecasting
• Proven experience resolving portfolio-level and strategic development issues across projects and regions
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and strategic partnerships
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects and initiatives, aligning multiple cross-functional teams and applying advanced organizational and leadership skills to drive results
• Ability to effectively communicate project details and strategic value to Senior Leadership and ELT
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and work ethics
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com .

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.