BESS Project Developer

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of renewable energy project development experience, preferably in distributed generation, commercial and industrial solar, or battery energy storage.
• Experience advancing projects through land acquisition, permitting, and interconnection.
• Strong preference for battery energy storage system (BESS) development experience in New York City, including permitting.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and coordinate internal teams and external partners.
• Financial acumen and experience evaluating project economics or working with renewable energy financial models.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
• Proactive approach, attention to detail, and accountability for project outcomes.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work from our Washington, DC office 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, and secure project sites through greenfield development and acquisition opportunities.
• Engage landowners and coordinate negotiations to establish site control.
• Guide projects through development milestones, including interconnection, permitting, title review, surveys, environmental due diligence, and site planning.
• Work with local authorities, consultants, and community stakeholders to obtain approvals and address siting challenges.
• Coordinate with utilities and advance interconnection applications, studies, and agreements.
• Evaluate utility tariffs, regulatory developments, and market conditions to identify promising energy storage opportunities.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules, tracking progress and expenditures.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, utilities, consultants, and other development partners.
• Identify development risks, recommend practical solutions, and communicate project status and key decisions to leadership.

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We are a growing community and distributed solar and energy storage developer seeking a Project Developer to advance battery energy storage projects in key U.S. markets. Reporting to our VP of Development, this hands-on role will take projects from site identification through development and contribute to growing our storage pipeline and expanding the business. The position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days per week in our office. Compensation is $140,000–$160,000 in base salary, plus a bonus of up to 50%.

last updated 43 week of 2026