Senior Project Developer

PowerFlex; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,560 - 157,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, seeks a Senior Project Developer to lead commercial solar, storage, and EV charging projects nationwide from mandate to construction handoff. This hybrid role is based in New York and collaborates with Analytics, Engineering, Financing, Permitting, Legal and Construction teams to deliver multi‑technology turnkey solutions.

You will manage 20–30 opportunities, mentor junior staff, and develop strategic plans for key accounts, ensuring timelines, quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master in business, finance, environmental science, sustainability or energy.
• MBA and/or CFA accreditation viewed favorably.
• 6+ years of analytical, development, consulting, or technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid to late stage solar, storage, and EV charging development from mandate to construction handoff.
• Manage project pipeline and oversee high‑priority accounts with senior perspective.
• Develop strategic plans for key accounts and relationships.
• Mentor junior project developers and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery.
• Draft clear recommendations with risk/economics analyses; escalate to Directors/VPs as needed.
• Coordinate across Analytics, Engineering, Financing, Permitting, Legal and Construction teams.
• Manage ~20‑30 opportunities concurrently and align with company goals.

Skills

Policy understanding

Finance expertise

Collaboration across teams

Contract closing experience

Salesforce dashboards

Portfolio development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business/Finance/Environmental Science/Sustainability/Energy

MBA or CFA accreditation viewed favorably

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Scope of Job

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon‑free electrification and transportation.

The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems to businesses and organizations. As a single full‑service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment.

The Senior Project Developer (“Senior PD”) leads the development of commercial & industrial solar, storage, and EV charging projects across the United States. This role requires a combination of leadership, strategic thinking, and hands‑on project management expertise to drive success for both the team and key accounts. The Senior PD reports directly to the Director, Customer Programs and is supported by the Analytics, Engineering, Financing, Development Coordination, Permitting, Legal and Construction teams at PowerFlex to provide customers with multi‑technology turnkey projects. A successful Senior PD will ensure the successful delivery of complex projects by maintaining high standards of quality, timelines and client satisfaction.

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 8/30/26.

Location

This role would be required to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA; San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; or New York, NY).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the mid to late stages of solar, storage, and EV charging project development, from project mandate to internal construction handoff. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the overall development of projects from customer award to NTP.
• Oversee high‑priority accounts and projects that require advanced expertise and a senior‑level perspective.
• Take a leadership role in managing the project pipeline for key accounts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans tailored to the needs of key accounts, focusing on long‑term success and relationship building.
• Mentor junior project developers, ensuring professional growth.
• Lead projects through key milestones by drafting clear recommendations backed by analysis of risk, economics, and project competitiveness.
• Act as an Account Management team resource and role model within PowerFlex in demonstration of Core Values – accountability, transparency, good sense, teamwork, respect, and passion.
• Manage the development activities for ~20‑30 project opportunities at any given time.
• Effectively elevate issues to Directors / VPs as necessary.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in business, Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainability or Energy (MBA and/or CFA accreditation/advancement viewed favorably).
• 6+ years of relevant analytical, development, consulting, or technical experience.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Advanced understanding of federal and local state renewable energy policies.
• Advanced understanding of finance and ability to translate those concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across internal teams and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of solar or energy project development through contract closing.
• Strong working comprehension of Salesforce and ability to create useful dashboards and reports.
• Long‑term interest in developing and structuring complex commercial solar, storage, and EVSE projects and national project portfolios.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $128,560 – $157,240 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

Working Conditions

Approximately 85% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. Possibly 15% of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites.

EEO Statement

PowerFlex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.