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.

Piper Maddox are supporting an international engineering and power generation business who are working across major projects globally and transitioning into the clean energy sector. They are looking at bringing in an experienced individual who is currently in a director position overseeing numerous large scale portfolios across multiple territories.They are looking for candidates with:- Extensive large scale project experience, with projects valued at hundreds of millions or billions - Strong leadership skills leading teams of 500 + people- Power generation, oil and gas, large civil/ industrial experience (renewable experience is advantageous)- Flexible to travel internationallyThis is a fantastic opportunity to travel the world overseeing some of the biggest projects globally within an internationally renowned company.Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Piper Maddox has been engaged by a leading business in the carbon capture and low-carbon fuels development space that is seeking a high-caliber engineering leader to help drive their next major phase of technical, project, and commercial growth. This role is an incredible opportunity to work on cutting-edge carbon capture initiatives, drive innovation in emerging technologies, and make a tangible impact on reducing CO₂ emissions in a high-growth startup environment. Key Responsibilities:Conceive and develop new solutions in DAC/CCS, challenging conventional approaches.Model and design equipment to optimize adsorption kinetics at laboratory, pilot, and industrial scales.Plan and execute experimental tests to validate process models and assess new solvents and contactor designs.Oversee the complete design cycle, including prototyping and pilot-scale implementation.Conduct rigorous mass and energy balance calculations, equipment sizing, and process optimization.Perform process simulations using tools such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or gPROMS to compare design alternatives.Develop and refine PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.10+ years of progressive experience in process and/or chemical engineering, emphasizing calculations, simulation, and experimental testing.Proven track record with DAC and/or CCS technologies.In-depth knowledge of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and reaction kinetics-particularly in gas-liquid absorption processes.Familiarity with laboratory analytical techniques (e.g., ICP-OES, GC, FTIR, XRD, XRF).Hands-on experience in equipment sizing, scale-up, and process simulation using industry-standard software.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, complemented by creative thinking If you or anyone in your network comes to mind, please apply here or reach out to Piper Maddox directly. Piper Maddox is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, irrespective of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected category.