Utility-Scale Energy Project Developer: From Feasibility to Construction

ENGIE North America Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Project Developer (Utility-Scale) to lead the development of large-scale energy projects across North American power markets, from site evaluation to construction readiness.

You will coordinate across land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and commercial structuring, while engaging with landowners, utilities, regulators, and communities to advance projects and de-risk investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, transmission, or related large-scale projects.
• Experience guiding projects through permitting, interconnection, regulatory review, and construction readiness.
• Experience in CAISO or ISO/RTO markets and navigating market structures and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects, identify risks, and drive results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for technical, commercial, and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of utility-scale energy projects from feasibility through construction readiness.
• Drive land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, interconnection, and commercial structuring workstreams.
• Manage regulatory processes, agency coordination, and public hearings.
• Build relationships with landowners, communities, utilities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Assess project risks and opportunities to support investment decisions and value creation.
• Support project financing, power marketing, and M&A activities as needed.

Skills

Project development

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Energy, Planning, or related field

Job description

ENGIE North America is seeking a Project Developer (Utility-Scale) to lead the development of large-scale energy projects across North American power markets, from site evaluation to construction readiness.

You will coordinate across land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and commercial structuring, while engaging with landowners, utilities, regulators, and communities to advance projects and de-risk investments.