Senior Development Manager - Solar

Job title: Senior Development Manager - Solar in USA at Climate17 Company: Climate17 Job description: Climate17 is proud to partner with a European renewable energy developer expanding their footprint in the United States. Backed by a well-established global business, they combine the agility of a start-up with the resources, reputed company, and long-term vision of a leading energy company. This is a unique opportunity to shape projects and processes from the ground up in a flexible, fast-paced environment.Senior Development Manager - Solar

• Location: Remote - Preferred: Austin, Texas | Texas | Colorado | New Mexico | Arizona
• Travel: Required up to 50%

Your Opportunity: Join an ambitious and growing team at the forefront of the company’s US market entry. You’ll be responsible for originating and developing utility-scale solar and storage projects across key US markets - from site identification through to ready-to-build. This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments and wants to help build something from the ground up. With flexibility, autonomy, and long-term leadership opportunities, this is a chance to play a key role in a high-growth journey.Key Responsibilities:

• reputed company reputed company phases of utility-scale solar and storage project development
• Identify and assess new sites, conduct early-stage market analysis and due diligence
• Secure land agreements including lease and easement negotiations with landowners
• Support the interconnection process and coordinate key applications
• Navigate local, state, and federal permitting processes
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and development risks
• reputed company external consultants and collaborate with internal technical and commercial teams
• Engage with landowners, local officials, and community stakeholders to build strong relationships

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, environmental science, or a reputed company field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in US renewable energy development, with strong focus on solar
• Proven ability to reputed company development activities from greenfield through to NTP
• Excellent project management and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement experience
• Proficient with GIS tools and the reputed company Office Suite
• Comfortable working in a flexible, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist reputed company services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and reputed company workplace. We reputed company there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across reputed company areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.We welcome applications from reputed company qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know. Expected salary: $140000 - 160000 per year Location: USA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job