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Director, Solar Development

  • Position Tier: Director (Solar & Hybrid Energy Storage)
  • Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
  • Compensation: $180,000 – $205,000 Base + Attractive Bonus Potential
  • Relocation: Relocation assistance available
  • Travel: Up to 30% regional travel

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Solar Development will lead and mentor a growing regional Solar and Hybrid Solar+Storage Development team. The incoming Director will take full ownership of an active, multi-gigawatt pipeline of existing mid- and late-stage projects across the territory.

This role is tailored for a seasoned renewable energy developer with a proven track record of managing teams and successfully shepherding utility-scale projects through final investment decisions to Notice to Proceed (NTP) and construction handover.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Pipeline & Project Leadership

  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and execute a competitive, customer-centric pipeline of solar and co-located storage project investments.
  • Full Lifecycle Execution: Advance mid-to-late-stage projects through critical milestones, including land use permitting, complex interconnection decision points, offtake contracts, GIAs, and EPC agreements.
  • Risk & Financial Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments and business impact analyses; manage regional development budgets and allocate resources prudently to maximize project ROI.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Relations

  • Internal Advisory: Provide clear direction to internal subject matter experts across engineering, environmental, underwriting, operations, tax, legal, and project finance to ensure seamless project execution.
  • External Relationship Architecture: Build and sustain high-value relationships with key external stakeholders, including landowners, local officials, community members, transmission owners, and regulatory bodies.
  • Executive Reporting: Prepare strategic transaction approval documentation and present deal closures directly to senior executive management.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical/commercial discipline.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in energy project development ( or 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree ).
  • Industry Track Record: 5+ years of dedicated experience developing utility-scale renewable energy projects, with proven success shepherding assets to full construction handover.
  • Market Exposure: Demonstrated project success navigating regional power markets (e.g., PJM, MISO, SPP, and/or SERC).
  • Technical & Commercial Acumen: Deep knowledge of wholesale electricity markets, the interconnection process, real estate/land contracts, tax abatements, and renewable energy policies.
  • Leadership: Minimum of 1+ years of experience directly managing people and leading cross-functional project teams.
  • Organizational Agility: Ability to thrive in a flat, fast-paced corporate structure, multi-tasking across conflicting priorities while building strong consensus.

What We Offer

  • Financial Upside: Competitive base salary ($180K - $205K) coupled with a lucrative executive bonus structure.
  • Mobility Support: Comprehensive relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving to the Charlotte area.
  • Work-Life Balance: Structured hybrid office model based out of our Charlotte, NC regional hub.
  • Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)