Director, Business Development Renewables

Acciona • Chicago, IL

8d • $170,000 - $245,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the growth and development of its utility-scale renewable energy portfolio across the United States and Canada. The role identifies and advances wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage system (BESS) opportunities through greenfield development, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions. The Director leads cross-functional teams, oversees project advancement and investment evaluations, and builds relationships with stakeholders and communities in support of organizational growth objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy development, including advancing projects through milestones such as site origination, land acquisition, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex renewable energy development portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating acquisitions, joint ventures, co-development agreements, and other renewable energy investment opportunities.
• Strong understanding of U.S. renewable energy markets, project economics, development processes, and key market drivers.
• Working knowledge of U.S. power markets, transmission and interconnection processes, and applicable federal and state renewable energy policies.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including the ability to evaluate investment risks and returns and translate strategic objectives into actionable development plans.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
• Valid driver's license; must hold or be eligible to obtain a passport.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in PJM and MISO markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and development of utility-scale wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage system (BESS) opportunities across targeted U.S. markets.
• Build and maintain a renewable energy project pipeline through greenfield development, acquisitions, joint ventures, co-development agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor renewable energy market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to identify growth opportunities and inform development strategies.
• Evaluate investment opportunities by assessing project economics, market fundamentals, development risks, and expected returns; prepare investment memoranda and business cases for executive leadership and investment committee review.
• Establish financial evaluation frameworks, development assumptions, and underwriting standards to support consistent investment analysis and decision-making.
• Assess acquisition targets, joint venture partners, co-development opportunities, and strategic technology investments; lead related commercial discussions and transaction support activities.
• Lead development and project management teams in advancing projects through site origination, land acquisition, permitting, and interconnection, while monitoring schedules, budgets, and development risks.
• Collaborate with Finance, Power Marketing, Engineering & Construction, and Interconnection teams to validate project assumptions and investment recommendations.
• Lead community engagement and build relationships with landowners, local officials, permitting authorities, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent ACCIONA Energía at industry forums, conferences, and business development engagements.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 25% annual performance bonus based on individual performance and company metrics.
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• HSA company contributions and FSA options.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days.
• Life insurance and disability coverage after 90 days.
• Paid parental leave after 90 days.
• Other optional plans after 90 days.
• 15 days of PTO, with one additional day per year of service.
• 9 public holidays and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director