Project Developer

Albuquerque, New Mexico Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
Our client is looking for a Project Developer to manage the development of utility scale solar and BESS projects across the full project life cycle - through to NTP. They are actively growing and developing an established portfolio of projects across the West Region and are seeking to expand into the Central Region.
  • Join a high performing renewable energy private development firm!
  • Work on utility scale solar and storage projects across the West Region!

About Our Client

This private development firm is deeply committed to making a positive impact and is mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on the development and growth of its employees. With a close-knit team of fully remote employees, they still prioritize collaboration and a positive company culture. The firm manages a growing portfolio of projects and has plans for significant expansion in the coming years. They handle projects at all stages, from initial development to shovel-ready.

Job Description

The Project Developer will be responsible for:

  • Managing and executing the development of utility scale renewable energy projects from greenfield to NTP
  • Leading projects, and mentoring more junior developers, to delivering necessary development tasks to move a portfolio of projects through various stages of the development life-cycle.
  • Collaborate with engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints, technology options, schedule implications, interconnection applications and studies
  • Direct and conduct due diligence on development-stage project and portfolio acquisitions, including comparison and prioritisation of multiple opportunities based on common siting, permitting, interconnection, power-marketing and other project metrics
  • Manage external stakeholders supporting environmental assessment campaigns
  • Manage external stakeholders supporting property and sales tax abatement efforts
  • Manage occasional permitting activities with support from other team members
  • Prepare project budgets, schedules, and RFP responses



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Project Developer will have

  • From 3-6 years of utility-scale project development experience in the West and/or Central Region
  • Direct experience with utility scale solar, storage, or wind projects
  • Someone who see's the value in working with a strong team that focuses on professional growth and wants to hit the ground running.
  • Experience with land development: landowner engagement, and negotiation/contracting, title resolution, agricultural land use/water restrictions
  • Knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations or customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects
  • Has a background in leading a portfolio of projects - ideally at various stages of development, through to NTP
  • Please still apply if you have smaller scale projects but could still see yourself contributing

What's on Offer

The Project Developer will be eligible for

Base salary of $150k depending on experience

Equity/LTI

Great Benefits package - unlimited PTO, 100% covered insurance, 401k match, and much more!

Ability to work fully remote without the risk of being recalled into office

Strong career trajectory, with a culturally focused leadership team.

Preference on being based in West Region. but open to 100% remote across the USA.

Contact
Valeria Barrios
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6678138

Job summary

Sector
Renewable Energy
Sub Sector
Development Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Albuquerque
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Valeria Barrios
Job Reference
JN-022025-6678138
Job Nature
Hybrid working