Senior Development Manager - ERCOT Solar & Storage

Climate17 is proud to partner with a well-financed and rapidly growing renewable energy developer focused on advancing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects from initial development through to Ready-to-Build (RTB). With an expanding project pipeline and ambitious growth plans, the business is investing in its development capabilities and building a close-knit team. This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial organisation where individuals have genuine ownership, direct exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to its growth across renewable energy and emerging data centre opportunities.

Location: Remote (US) or Dallas, TX
Travel: As required for project site visits and occasional office visits

We are seeking a technically strong Senior Development Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, primarily within the ERCOT market. Working closely with the Head of Development, you will drive projects through the development lifecycle, managing key milestones, resolving complex challenges and coordinating external consultants and internal stakeholders. This is a hands-on role within a lean team, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to help shape the development function as the business continues to grow.

• Take ownership of multiple renewable energy projects, driving development activities from early-stage development through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) or Notice-to-Proceed (NTP).
• Manage project schedules, budgets, development milestones and due diligence requirements, ensuring projects progress in line with business objectives.
• Lead and coordinate permitting activities, including environmental assessments, local zoning approvals and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Support interconnection activities, working with technical specialists, consultants and transmission providers to progress projects through the ERCOT interconnection process.
• Oversee technical due diligence, including title reviews, ALTA assessments and the identification and resolution of development risks.
• Manage external consultants and coordinate closely with internal land, engineering and legal teams to resolve project challenges and optimise development outcomes.
• Provide technical and commercial support during project sales processes, acting as a subject matter expert and responding to buyer due diligence requests.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, ideally with progression into a Development Manager or Senior Development Manager position.
• Strong experience developing utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage projects, with a proven track record of advancing projects towards RTB.
• At least 2 years of experience within the ERCOT market. Experience in additional ISOs/RTOs is advantageous.
• Strong technical development knowledge, particularly across interconnection, permitting, environmental due diligence and project risk assessment.
• Experience managing external consultants, coordinating cross-functional teams and independently overseeing multiple projects.
• A self-starter with strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and the ability to develop creative solutions to complex challenges.

• Base salary of $130,000 - $150,000, depending on experience.
• 25% annual bonus.
• Long-term incentive profit share pool linked to project sales.
• 401(k) and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits.
• Remote working flexibility across the US, with the option to work from Dallas, TX.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a growing project portfolio and contribute to building an expanding development team.

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

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