Senior Utility-Scale Solar Development Lead

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. We are seeking a seasoned energy development professional to lead project management, economic analysis and negotiations across a pipeline of solar facilities.

The role emphasizes greenfield development, interconnection, permitting, and PPA negotiations, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of full-cycle utility-scale renewable power development.
• Knowledge of interconnection, permitting, real estate, state/federal regulation.
• Ability to translate contracts and financing agreements into financial analysis.
• Strong MS Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Independent self-starter capable of meeting deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Excellent organizational and pattern recognition skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of utility-scale solar projects from inception through COD.
• Coordinate community and governmental engagement for project support.
• Prepare and negotiate permits across local/state/federal jurisdictions.
• Negotiate tax abatements, land use agreements, and mitigation settlements.
• Support financial feasibility analysis with the finance department.
• Negotiate PPAs with utilities and energy buyers.
• Oversee contractor, vendor, and consultant teams to meet timelines and budgets.

Skills

Full-cycle renewable energy deployment

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Google Earth

Job description

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. We are seeking a seasoned energy development professional to lead project management, economic analysis and negotiations across a pipeline of solar facilities.

The role emphasizes greenfield development, interconnection, permitting, and PPA negotiations, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.