Senior Renewable Energy Project Leader

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc is seeking a Senior Project Developer to own the full lifecycle of utility-scale renewable energy projects, from site identification to pre-construction handover. You will shape development strategy, mentor junior staff, and act as a key external representative.

The role requires deep sector expertise, a proven track record of advancing large-scale projects, and the ability to build consensus across regulators, landowners, and communities within a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Urban Planning, or related field; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• PMP, LEED, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with GIS tools, project management platforms, and CRM software (Salesforce, MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead site identification and advanced feasibility assessments for utility-scale renewable energy projects; integrate resource, environmental, grid interconnection, and economic analysis into go/no-go recommendations.
• Own and manage the full permitting process across local, state, and federal jurisdictions; resolve regulatory challenges and maintain relationships with agencies.
• Lead negotiations with landowners, utilities, municipalities, First Nations, and government stakeholders; structure and close site control agreements and project support arrangements.
• Develop, own, and manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and executive progress reporting; drive accountability across all workstreams.
• Lead project financial modeling, funding strategy, and the structuring and negotiation of PPAs, interconnection agreements, and offtake arrangements.
• Serve as senior cross-functional liaison across engineering, environmental, legal, and finance teams; identify and resolve risks that could impede milestones.
• Represent the company at public hearings, community meetings, regulatory proceedings, and industry conferences as a senior spokesperson.
• Proactively monitor market, policy, and technology trends; translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Lead pre-construction handoffs, ensuring seamless transitions to construction and delivery teams with full compliance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level development team members; contribute to capability building.

Skills

Project development

Permitting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Landowner negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

MS Office

GIS

Salesforce

MS Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environment/Business/Urban Planning

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GIS tools

Salesforce

MS Project

Primavera

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc is seeking a Senior Project Developer to own the full lifecycle of utility-scale renewable energy projects, from site identification to pre-construction handover. You will shape development strategy, mentor junior staff, and act as a key external representative.

The role requires deep sector expertise, a proven track record of advancing large-scale projects, and the ability to build consensus across regulators, landowners, and communities within a global