Senior Renewable Energy Development Leader, ERCOT

Iberdrola; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentives

12% 401(k) match

PTO & Holiday Pay

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking a high-performing development professional to originate, lead, and advance utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects throughout ERCOT. This role is intended for an experienced developer capable of independently creating development opportunities, securing site control, navigating stakeholder environments, and driving projects through key milestones.

As a senior member of the development organization in Texas, you will originate new opportunities,

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.
• Strong understanding of ERCOT market fundamentals and project economics.
• Experience leading contract negotiations and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and greenfield development of utility-scale solar, wind, and standalone or co-located BESS projects across ERCOT.
• Develop market-based origination strategies and identify high-potential development corridors.
• Negotiate leases, purchase options, easements, and complex land agreements.
• Represent Avangrid Power in high-impact negotiations with landowners, county officials, economic development organizations, regulators, and community leaders.
• Manage project development activities including permitting, interconnection, commercial strategy, title, survey, and real estate diligence.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants.
• Support acquisitions, joint ventures, and development partnerships.
• Present project recommendations and risk assessments to senior leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Project development leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Avangrid Power is seeking a high-performing development professional to originate, lead, and advance utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects throughout ERCOT. This role is intended for an experienced developer capable of independently creating development opportunities, securing site control, navigating stakeholder environments, and driving projects through key milestones.

As a senior member of the development organization in Texas, you will originate new opportunities,