Senior Solar Development Lead

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid premiums (medical, dental, vision

Hybrid work environment

HSA and FSA plans

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance (basic, voluntary, AD&D

Paid time off

Incentive pay and RSU plans

Job summary

Clēnera in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Development Manager to oversee day-to-day project execution, including permitting, environmental filings, and stakeholder management across development timelines.

The role requires coordinating internal and external teams, performing technical/economic risk analyses, and engaging with zoning boards, landowners, and regulators. Hybrid work options are available with travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in renewables, environmental permitting, real estate development or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company software.
• Ability to lead early-stage development projects and interpret complex contracts.
• Foundational knowledge of power markets and interconnection processes.
• Basic contract negotiation skills and influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop utility-scale solar assets by coordinating internal/external teams in development.
• Provide technical, economic and risk analysis of assets and potential acquisitions.
• Interact with zoning, permitting boards and state/federal agencies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide feedback to Business Development for RFP responses.
• Track mitigation measures from permitting and environmental documents.
• Collaborate across departments to maintain timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrate Clēnera values: Caring, Committed, Courageous.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Power markets knowledge

Persuasion

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, business, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

Clēnera in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Development Manager to oversee day-to-day project execution, including permitting, environmental filings, and stakeholder management across development timelines.

The role requires coordinating internal and external teams, performing technical/economic risk analyses, and engaging with zoning boards, landowners, and regulators. Hybrid work options are available with travel up to 30%.