Senior Project Developer - Commercial & Industrial (CAISO) (San Francisco)

Our client is an established clean energy platform focused on delivering integrated energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. The company specializes in developing and executing distributed generation projects, including solar and energy storage, and is recognized for its ability to align technical, financial, and operational components into scalable investment opportunities. With a collaborative, cross-functional approach, the organization is advancing innovative strategies to accelerate adoption of clean energy across key markets.

The Senior Project Developer will play a central role in advancing distributed energy projects from early-stage origination through contract execution. This position operates at the intersection of business development, technical design, and financial structuring, requiring both strategic insight and hands-on execution.

Working closely with executive leadership, this individual will help shape development strategy while independently managing complex opportunities across the full project lifecycle. The role is well-suited for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable navigating both client-facing and internal coordination responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Drive project origination efforts by identifying, engaging, and developing relationships with commercial and industrial stakeholders
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities aligned with strategic growth priorities
• Lead projects through the full development lifecycle, from initial concept through executed agreements
• Structure and present comprehensive clean energy solutions, including solar and storage investments
• Develop financial models and investment analyses to support client decision-making
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, and delivery teams to align technical feasibility, cost assumptions, and execution plans
• Manage timelines, stakeholders, and key milestones to maintain deal momentum and ensure successful outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing guidance on complex energy investment decisions
• Translate client objectives into actionable internal requirements and ensure seamless transition into project execution
• Contribute to the refinement of development processes, tools, and go-to-market strategies
• Support strategic initiatives including market expansion, partnership development, and innovation in financing structures
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to overall team development and performance improvement

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in clean energy development, distributed generation, or infrastructure project development
• Demonstrated success originating and closing complex, multi-party energy or infrastructure deals
• Strong understanding of energy markets, project economics, and distributed energy systems such as solar and storage
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities, including investment analysis and project valuation
• Experience structuring and negotiating agreements such as PPAs, EPC contracts, or development agreements
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, utilities, and permitting processes, particularly within California markets
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers

Salary Range: $150-180k + Bonus

Who We Are

Peak Demand is the leading executive search firm focused on solar, renewable energy, and energy storage. Our recruiting specialists are well-connected in the industry, working with some of the most well-respected and fastest-growing companies in renewable energy. We have placed some of the top Business Development, Engineering, and Operations professionals in the industry.

Apply now or to learn more, contact David Reichbaum at david@inpeakdemand.com