Senior Utility-Scale Project Development Manager

Suna Solutions; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Suna Solutions seeks a Utility Scale Project Development Manager or Sr. Development Manager to lead development of large-scale renewable assets in the West Region. You will oversee site control, interconnection studies, permitting, and budgeting, coordinating with engineering and GIS teams to optimize layouts and ensure FID readiness.

This role is hybrid, direct-hire, and offers full benefits. The ideal candidate has deep regulatory knowledge and a track record of delivering utility-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, or Environmental Science.
• Experience leading utility-scale renewables development with multi-year permitting.
• Strong knowledge of interconnection processes, PPAs, and project financing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage assets in the West Region.
• Navigate ISO/RTO interconnection queues and perform required technical studies.
• Manage environmental and land-use permitting (CEQA/NEPA where applicable).
• Maintain project models and budgets to meet Final Investment Decision criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering, GIS, and finance teams for site optimization.

Skills

Interconnection management

Permitting & entitlements

Project economics

Technical coordination

Regulatory knowledge

MS Project / Primavera

GIS tools

Power markets familiarity

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, or Environmental Science

Tools

MS Project or Primavera

GIS tools

SharePoint / project management software

Job description

Suna Solutions seeks a Utility Scale Project Development Manager or Sr. Development Manager to lead development of large-scale renewable assets in the West Region. You will oversee site control, interconnection studies, permitting, and budgeting, coordinating with engineering and GIS teams to optimize layouts and ensure FID readiness.

This role is hybrid, direct-hire, and offers full benefits. The ideal candidate has deep regulatory knowledge and a track record of delivering utility-scale