Director, Business Development Renewables

ACCIONA Construcción•Chicago, IL

6d•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 focuses on identifying and advancing wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage system (BESS) opportunities through greenfield development, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions. The Director will lead cross-functional teams, oversee project advancement and investment evaluations, and build relationships with stakeholders and communities to support organizational growth objectives. The position is based at ACCIONA Energía’s Chicago headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule: three days per week in the office and two days per week remote. Domestic and international travel of up to 50% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in renewable energy development, including advancing projects through 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, including 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 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, including 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 for 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 milestones 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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, available after 90 days.
Life insurance and disability coverage, available after 90 days.
Paid parental leave, available after 90 days.
Other optional plans.
15 days of paid time off, 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.
Base pay of $170,000–$245,000.
25% annual performance bonus based on individual performance and company metrics.