Job Type:Full-timeLocation:Remote (U.S.-based) with travel as required by project scope and location.About the Company:A growing player in the renewable energy space, developing large-scale solar and clean energy infrastructure projects across the U.S. The team blends technical expertise and commercial execution to deliver high-impact energy solutions. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and long-term industry leadership.Job Summary:The company is seeking a skilled Development Engineer to support the technical evaluation and design of commercial and utility-scale solar projects. This role is central to project qualification, proposal development, and technical diligence, working cross-functionally to deliver cost-effective and compliant energy solutions. Ideal for a detail-oriented engineer with strong solar design and project development experience.Key Responsibilities:* Lead conceptual engineering design and system optimization for solar projects* Conduct technical diligence and vet project feasibility during early-stage development* Support proposals with layouts, SLDs, production models, and cost estimates* Collaborate with sales, development, estimating, and external partners to align technical solutions with project goals* Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and utility requirements* Manage multiple projects with minimal oversight and support contracting phases* Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices* Mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvement* Travel to project sites and partner meetings as neededQualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field* 3+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in the solar industry* Proficient with NEC, AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope, and estimating tools* Strong understanding of construction drawings and cost modeling* Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment* Excellent communication and critical thinking skills* Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders* Willingness to travel; valid driver's license requiredBenefits:* Flexible paid time off* 401(k) plan* Performance-based incentives* Fully remote team structure* Collaborative, high-impact work culture* Opportunities to grow within a fast-evolving clean energy company

About the Opportunity:Pipe Maddox is partnered exclusively with a dynamic and fast-scaling renewable energy firm headquartered in Chicago. They are looking for a Director of Strategic Development to help propel their national solar + storage portfolio forward. With a robust pipeline of over 2 gigawatts and a clear path to operationalize hundreds of megawatts in the next 24 months, this company is redefining clean energy deployment across the U.S. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a sharp, entrepreneurial developer who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll report to the Chief Development Officer and own the full-cycle development process from late-stage project advancement through construction handoff. The Role:You'll be the engine behind taking mid- to late-stage solar and storage projects across the finish line - managing timelines, refining development playbooks, and ensuring every project meets internal performance and readiness standards. Your influence will extend to process refinement, partner diligence, and the tactical advancement of new project opportunities. You Will:Drive solar and energy storage projects to "shovel-ready" status on aggressive timelines.Represent projects at internal investment gate reviews and decision checkpoints.Maintain crystal-clear visibility into the status of all projects using custom dashboards and tracking tools.Cultivate and manage development checklists to ensure rigorous quality and compliance across the portfolio.Oversee execution of energy storage development initiatives and align them with broader strategy.Support strategic growth by evaluating and closing acquisition and joint development opportunities.Champion the development team's best practices, ensuring repeatable, scalable success across the organization. What You Bring:7+ years of experience steering utility-scale or distributed generation solar projects through the development lifecycle.A working knowledge of energy storage integration and its role in enhancing solar asset performance.Proven ability to lead complex projects across land, permitting, interconnection, and commercial structuring milestones.Prior involvement in due diligence and documentation for M&A or project acquisition deals.Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.A bias for action, an eye for detail, and a passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.Bachelor's degree in business, energy, engineering, or related discipline (advanced degree a plus). Why This Role?Work at the center of a purpose-driven, profitable platform that's advancing the renewable energy economy at scale.Competitive base pay with performance upside.Excellent benefits including healthcare, dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and more.Opportunity to shape internal processes and leave your mark on a high-growth company's next chapter.

Land Manager - Renewable Energy DevelopmentHybrid working pattern, site visits & travel requiredSalary: £55,000 - 65,000 DOEPiper Maddox are working alongside a leading name in renewable energy development to build out their development function - with the addition of a Land Manager to their existing team. This role will play a crucial part in the early-stages of their sizeable pipeline of utility scale Solar and Battery Storage projects.Our client have been a mainstay in the UK renewable energy market for over a decade, now with operations in multiple global territories. Their current portfolio sits at over 8GW in various stages of development, with a range of TCPA and DCO applications. Some of the UK's largest NSIPs sit within this developer's pipeline, putting them at the forefront of the market.This position will split it's responsibilities across not only site origination, but also in focusing on progressing their existing projects. Therefore it is not your traditional site finding/land acquisition role. You would be involved in the key negotiations and commercial terms relating to the land management process, managing the landowner relationship, and ensuring a smooth handover into the next stage of the development process. These could include: negotiating wayleaves and easements for land access matters, working on the closing and signature of option to lease agreements, as well as the planning and negotiating of suitable substation cable routing matters to ensure a project remains grid-viable amidst changing regulations. You would also have the opportunity to contribute to project origination when this company looks to further expand their pipeline. Our client has identified an applicable background to be someone coming from a surveying background where your focus has been on renewable energy, utilities, or major infrastructure projects where you have gained experience in managing multiple landowners within a single project negotiation. You must therefore be comfortable and confident engaging with rural and agricultural stakeholders.You would be joining up with a tight knit and driven organization who are following on from a great year in 2024 with more success coming this year. The team are very goal orientated with a strong feeling that everyone is working together to achieve a common outcome to contribute heavily to the net-zero transition. Apply to learn more! Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.