Senior Project Developer

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Real Estate, Planning, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or comparable real-asset development.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects through complex development milestones.
• Strong knowledge of land use, zoning, permitting, and discretionary approval processes.
• Experience negotiating real estate agreements and resolving title or site-control issues.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, financial performance, and commercial risk.
• Experience working with municipalities and navigating challenging permitting jurisdictions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout active development markets.
• Preferred: Direct experience developing front-of-meter solar or battery energy storage projects.
• Preferred: Experience advancing projects through Notice to Proceed (NTP) and preparing assets for sale or financing.
• Preferred: Knowledge of renewable energy incentives, market structures, and project economics.
• Preferred: Experience with an independent power producer or renewable energy development company.
• Preferred: MBA or relevant masters degree.
• Preferred: Experience in entrepreneurial or rapidly growing development organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Independently lead solar and battery energy storage projects from origination through Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Negotiate land leases, purchase agreements, easements, and other site-control arrangements.
• Manage local zoning, land-use approvals, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, municipalities, regulatory authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering, finance, development operations, and other internal teams to advance projects.
• Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, development expenditures, and project economics.
• Identify and mitigate development risks, recommending whether to advance, restructure, or discontinue projects.
• Prepare projects for buyer due diligence, financing, and capital-partner transactions.
• Maintain accurate development documentation, schedules, and project reports.
• Travel regularly to project locations and meet stakeholders in person.

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We are a growing U.S.-based renewable energy developer focused on solar and battery energy storage systems, with an expanding pipeline across key U.S. markets. Our projects are designed to strengthen grid reliability, reduce energy costs, and support local communities. We offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with significant autonomy, direct access to senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape project strategy and financial outcomes. This full-time Senior Project Developer role is based in New York City and reports to the VP of Development. The position focuses on front-of-meter solar and battery storage projects, with success measured by profitability, execution quality, and successful monetization. Compensation is a $140,000–$180,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus uncapped profit sharing tied to successful project monetization. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, unlimited PTO, a two-week paid year-end office closure, paid family leave, disability coverage, and professional development opportunities.

last updated 44 week of 2026