Senior Renewable Project Development Lead

Total Energies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead utility-scale renewable energy projects through development stages, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will drive land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement while aligning with portfolio strategy and governance requirements. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, risk management, and cross-functional leadership in a dynamic energy transition environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Planning, Economics, Geography, Public Policy, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• 3–6+ years of renewable energy project development or related experience.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale renewable energy development across all project phases.
• Coordinate land acquisition, real estate, and title work with internal and external teams.
• Manage permitting, environmental diligence, and community engagement.
• Oversee interconnection, engineering and technical development activities.
• Prepare governance materials and present updates to leadership.

Skills

Project development

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

TotalEnergies is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead utility-scale renewable energy projects through development stages, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will drive land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement while aligning with portfolio strategy and governance requirements. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, risk management, and cross-functional leadership in a dynamic energy transition environment.