Senior Solar, Storage & EV Project Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision care

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Job summary

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, seeks a Senior Project Developer to lead mid-to-late stage development for solar, storage, and EV charging across the U.S. The role combines leadership with hands-on project management to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Based in a hybrid office in Mountain View, San Diego, LA, or New York, the Senior PD coordinates with Finance, Permitting, Legal, and Construction teams to ensure client satisfaction and strong pipeline performance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mid to late stages of solar, storage, and EV charging project development, from project mandate to internal construction handoff.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Salesforce

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/Finance/Environmental Science/Sustainability/Energy

MBA and CFA accreditation viewed favorably

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, seeks a Senior Project Developer to lead mid-to-late stage development for solar, storage, and EV charging across the U.S. The role combines leadership with hands-on project management to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Based in a hybrid office in Mountain View, San Diego, LA, or New York, the Senior PD coordinates with Finance, Permitting, Legal, and Construction teams to ensure client satisfaction and strong pipeline performance.