Project Developer
About The Position
The Project Developer leads the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects within the CAISO market, including solar, storage, and hybrid projects. This role owns project execution from early-stage development through late-stage readiness for Notice to Proceed (NTP), coordinating cross-functional teams and driving projects through key milestones. The Developer serves as the central point of accountability (‘quarterback’) for project success, ensuring alignment across interconnection, permitting, land, engineering, and commercial workstreams while navigating the complexities of the CAISO market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, environmental studies, or related field
- 4–7 years of experience in renewable energy development or related field
- Strong understanding of interconnection, permitting, land, and project development processes
- Project Ownership and Accountability
- Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Execution Excellence
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAISO interconnection and California permitting processes
- Experience developing solar, storage, or hybrid projects in CAISO
Responsibilities
- Lead development of renewable energy projects across CAISO from site selection to execution readiness
- Drive advancement through key milestones including site control, interconnection queue progression, permitting approvals, and commercial structuring
- Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk registers
- Track milestones and proactively adjust plans to maintain timelines
- Coordinate inputs across interconnection, land, permitting, engineering, environmental, and commercial teams
- Integrate SME inputs into cohesive development strategies
- Identify and manage risks related to CAISO interconnection, permitting, land constraints, and market considerations
- Lead tradeoff discussions and recommend solutions to advance projects
- Lead engagement with landowners, utilities, CAISO stakeholders, permitting agencies, and consultants
- Represent AES in project meetings and negotiations
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
