VP of Project Development

Rise Technical; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Equity

401(k) Match

Remote Working

PTO

Full Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking a senior Project Development Specialist to drive growth in distributed solar and storage. You will originate opportunities, screen greenfield projects, and lead interconnection, permitting, and feasibility with a hands-on leadership approach.

The role offers hybrid/remote flexibility, a clear path to regional leadership, and a compensation package including a performance bonus, equity, 401(k) match, PTO and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading solar/storage projects from origination through Ready-to-Build.
• Strong financial and project economics capability.
• Hands-on leadership across distributed solar and storage initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop distributed solar, storage, and C&I projects through Notice to Proceed.
• Lead interconnection, permitting, real estate, and offtake.
• Partner with investment and EPC teams to deliver fully diligenced projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Solar industry experience

Interconnection

Permitting

Financing expertise

Strategic planning

Job description

$180,000 - $200,000 + Performance Bonus + Equity + 401(k) Match + Remote Working + PTO + Full Benefits

Albany, NY (Remote)

Are you a Project Development Specialist looking to drive major growth, with Performance Bonus and Equity, in a hands-on leadership role? Do you have experience developing solar and storage projects from origination through Ready-to-Build?

This is a permanent, senior leadership position with a specialist renewable energy developer where you’ll be trusted to build pipeline, shape strategy, and deliver projects that move the needle, backed by a high-impact package and hybrid/remote flexibility.

You’ll be joining a business focused on distributed solar, community solar, battery storage, and sustainable infrastructure, with clear succession planning to progress into Director / Senior VP / Regional Director as the platform grows.

You’ll originate and screen greenfield opportunities, lead feasibility, manage interconnection and permitting, and partner closely with investment, EPC, and asset management teams to deliver fully diligenced, Ready-to-Build projects.

This role suits a success-driven leader who wants real ownership, autonomy, and a clear route into broader regional leadership responsibility as the pipeline scales.

The Role:

• Develop distributed solar, storage, and C&I projects through Notice to Proceed.
• Lead interconnection, permitting, real estate, and offtake.
• Partner with investment and EPC teams to deliver fully diligenced projects.

The Person:

• Hands-on experience across solar, storage, community solar, or C&I.
• Hands-on leader with strong financial/project economics capability

Reference Number: BBBH279317

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.