Director of Development

NewEdge Power•,

8d•$170,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

NewEdge Power is seeking an ambitious, results-driven developer to lead a portfolio of utility-scale battery storage and solar projects across PJM, MISO, and ERCOT. The position requires cross-functional expertise in interconnection, site control, permitting, community engagement, and commercial and capital readiness, with ownership of projects from greenfield through notice to proceed (NTP) or sale. The role is remote within the United States; candidates within the PJM, MISO, or ERCOT footprint are preferred. It is exempt and reports to the Chief Development Officer. The Director leads project execution and manages budgets, schedules, risks, interconnection strategy, site acquisition, permitting coordination, community relationships, commercial diligence, and reporting. The role also hires, manages, and mentors project developers as the team grows. Duties may evolve as the organization grows. NewEdge Power is a high-growth clean energy development platform focused on utility-scale and distributed power solutions. The company describes itself as entrepreneurial, geographically dispersed, and committed to inclusion, teamwork, and delivering impact for the business and communities it serves. The anticipated base salary is $170,000–$225,000, with eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus, company equity program, and the listed benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, or a related field.
7+ years of utility-scale renewable energy or battery storage development experience with progressive project management responsibility, including multiple projects totaling 300+ MW brought to NTP, financing, or sale.
5+ years of hands-on experience with interconnection processes in at least one of PJM, MISO, or ERCOT.
7+ years of development experience with a proven track record across land acquisition, interconnection, discretionary permitting, and community engagement.
5+ years of experience negotiating or managing common development contracts, including land agreements, interconnection agreements, PILOTs, BESS supply and EPC agreements, MIPAs, and offtake agreements.
3+ years of experience with battery storage and solar engineering and technical design considerations, including POI design, duration and augmentation, and collector and substation scope.
Experience managing project-level development budgets and contributing to pro forma assumptions.
Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel 30%–50% of the time for project-related activities, often at short notice.
Highly analytical mindset and curiosity to figure new things out.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to engage across the organization.
High emotional intelligence and respect for others.
Self-starter with a strong passion for the clean energy industry.

Nice To Haves

Multi-market interconnection experience across PJM, MISO, and ERCOT.
Master’s degree or MBA.
Prior experience in an entrepreneurial environment and/or working for a small-to-medium-size project development company.
Experience with co-located, hybrid, or large-load-adjacent storage projects.
Experience supporting project sales or financings with private equity or strategic capital partners.
Candidates located within the PJM, MISO, or ERCOT footprint are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of a portfolio of utility-scale storage and solar projects from greenfield through NTP or sale, managing project budgets, schedules, risk registers, and critical-path mitigation plans.
Manage interconnection strategy and queue positions in PJM, MISO, and ERCOT, including cluster applications, study reviews, readiness deposits and security, network upgrade cost exposure, go/no-go decisions, and interconnection agreement negotiations in coordination with transmission engineering.
Identify and secure greenfield, brownfield, and co-located sites; negotiate leases, options, and easements; and oversee title, survey, and curative work.
Partner with the Director of Permitting on local approvals, tax abatements, PILOTs, road use, and host community agreements.
Build relationships with landowners, officials, utilities, and community leaders.
Work with Commercial and Finance on offtake strategy, project valuation, sale processes, and financing.
Lead development diligence for buyers, lenders, and capital partners.
Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting on budgets, timelines, and risks for management, the Board, and investors.
Hire, manage, and mentor project developers as the team grows.
Adapt to evolving job duties that support the continued growth of the business.