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Development Manager (CAISO)
$130k - 160k per year + bonus
Renewable Energy
US
United States
Permanent
Hybrid

Project Development Manager

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 base + bonus

Location: Flexible within California or the Western U.S. (travel required)

 

Piper Maddox is partnered with a well-capitalized renewable energy platform focused on the development, ownership, and operation of utility-scale solar, storage, and wind projects across North America. With a strong track record of project execution and a growing development pipeline, the company continues to expand its presence across key renewable energy markets.

 

What You'll Be Doing

This is a true project ownership role where you'll act as the lead developer on utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across California. You'll be responsible for advancing projects across site control, landowner negotiations, stakeholder engagement, interconnection, permitting coordination, and overall development strategy.

 

You'll take ownership of project execution, working across multiple workstreams to navigate obstacles, align stakeholders, and ensure projects remain on track toward key development objectives.

 

This role offers significant autonomy, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to directly influence project strategy and portfolio growth.

 

What They're Looking For

  • 3+ years of utility-scale renewable energy development experience within a developer environment
  • Experience advancing projects through key development workstreams including site control, stakeholder engagement, permitting, interconnection, and project strategy
  • Strong landowner engagement and real estate negotiation experience
  • Proven ability to independently manage complex projects and coordinate internal and external stakeholders
  • California renewable energy development experience or familiarity with Western U.S. markets preferred
  • Strong ownership mentality with the ability to solve problems, navigate ambiguity, and drive projects forward with limited oversight

 

This opportunity is ideal for a developer looking to take on greater ownership, work alongside an experienced development team, and play a meaningful role in advancing utility-scale renewable energy projects from early-stage development through key investment milestones.

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