Project Development Manager - Greenfield, Distributed Solar and Storage

What You Can Expect

As our Project Development Manager – Greenfield, you'll be at the forefront of driving early-stage project development within ENGIE’s Distributed Solar and Storage (DSS) team. This exciting role involves spearheading the origination of innovative greenfield projects across key DSS markets within ENGIE North America. You’ll have the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic, autonomous team, shaping the future growth of the ENGIE DSS business. This position offers the flexibility to be based in either Chicago, IL ,Houston, TX, or Remote and reports directly to the Business Development Director for Distributed Solar and Storage. Join us and be a pivotal force in transforming the energy landscape!

• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies for new land campaigns, overseeing them from start to finish
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to craft and prioritize land acquisition strategies across key markets
• Manage and negotiate with third-party land agents, co-developers, and other early-stage project partners
• Make go/no-go decisions based on site screenings and internal intel, and negotiate land agreements with property owners
• Oversee budgets for greenfield activities, manage project handoffs, lead a small team, and maintain detailed records and competitive intelligence

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, project development
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience with renewable project development, ideally community / distributed-scale (1-20 MW) projects and related state programs
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with real estate agreements in the context of renewable energy project development (options, leases, purchase agreements, title curative work
• You are conscientious, empathetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized, valuing inclusivity and diversity within a tight-knit team
• You have the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality, ethics, and accountability
• You are willing to challenge assumptions, provide and receive constructive criticism, and drive towards creative solutions, with a proactive approach to tasks and projects
• You are knowledgeable in MS Office and Google Earth Pro, with experience in GIS and solar desktop screening tools such as Anderson Optimization, Plant Predict, Helioscope, and Pivvot

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically / up to 20% of the and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $112,000 – $165,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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