Development Manager, Solar Energy

Job Summary

Leading pre-NTP development activities, the full-time salaried Development Manager, Solar Energy will manage due diligence for acquisitions, oversee project transitions to NTP, and support early-stage greenfield energy storage development, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development due diligence across permitting, zoning, environmental, and land use
• Own NTP schedules, risk registers, and development budgets while driving permitting and land use approvals
• Maintain alignment with cross-functional teams, managing external consultants and local stakeholders efficiently

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 6+ years of professional experience in renewable energy development with a focus on DG solar and/or energy storage
• Expertise in permitting, real estate, and NTP processes
• Strong knowledge of DG markets and community solar/state program rules
• Fluency in incentive compliance and familiarity with ITC pathways