Director of Development (Solar & Wind)

• Growing IPP – Utility-scale Solar & Wind projects across the US|Ability for 100% remote work in the US – focusing on projects across WECC

About Our Client

A rapidly growing IPP (currently 100 people) that has coverage across the US for Utility-scale solar, wind and battery projects.

With a substantial pipeline of projects in both the early and delivery phase, our client are actively looking to grow their Development team and expand across multiple regions. The long term plan is for individuals to oversee specific regions in all renewable technologies. With the amount of projects they are currently working on, along with their pipeline, they need to appoint 3-4 Development professionals.

Job Description

The Director of Development (Solar & Wind) will be responsible for:

• Lead and support an existing Development team
• Effectively grow an existing Development team focusing on Utility-scale projects
• Acquire real estate rights for development opportunities
• Maintain relationships with landowners and other local stakeholders
• Direct resource management processes and output estimates
• 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 divisions of the firm
• 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

• 6+ years development experience within the industry
• Must have overseen and delivered utility-scale solar, wind or battery projects
• Exposure to developing projects in WECC preferred
• Well-rounded project management experience
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Real Estate or Development is desirable

What’s on Offer

• $180,000 – $220,000 base salary
• Annual bonus of up to 30%
• Project-milestone bonuses
• Full healthcare coverage
• Competitive 401k plan
• Ability to work 100% remote although preference for Houston based candidates.

Contact: Jonathan Halton

Quote job ref: JN-072024-6477313