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About the Role

The Director of Brownfields Development will serve as the senior technical leader within Elevate’s brownfield BESS development team, bringing deep expertise in geotechnical assessment, civil and electrical engineering coordination, complex technical permitting, generator tie-line development, and preconstruction handoff. This execution-focused leadership role will own an active project portfolio, establish technical development standards, mentor the team, and serve as the go-to expert on site-level technical complexity for projects across the Northeast.

Responsibilities

Establish and refine technical development standards, workflows, and KPIs for optimal project execution.
Serve as the subject matter expert on brownfield development, geotechnical assessment, permitting, and gen-tie matters.
Mentor developers and elevate overall team capability.
Represent Elevate in regulatory proceedings, agency meetings, and stakeholder forums.
Own a portfolio of active brownfield BESS projects, maintaining development schedules, budgets, and stage-gate milestones.
Coordinate across engineering, interconnection, finance, legal, policy, and construction teams.
Lead technical brownfield due diligence, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.
Coordinate with environmental consultants on remediation scoping and execution.
Manage projects enrolled in state cleanup programs, tracking remedial milestones and regulatory correspondence.
Identify and mitigate environmental constraints affecting site feasibility, project schedule, or financing.
Lead complex, multi-agency permitting for brownfield BESS projects.
Develop permitting strategies and schedules; own agency relationships.
Manage permitting consultants and attorneys.
Navigate permitting challenges specific to brownfield redevelopment.
Oversee geotechnical investigations for BESS infrastructure.
Review soil and foundation reports and coordinate with civil and structural engineers on site design.
Manage civil, structural, and electrical engineering consultants through site planning, grading, stormwater, and utility coordination.
Critically evaluate engineering deliverables and drive resolution of technical issues.
Lead gen-tie development, including ROW identification and acquisition, transmission line design, utility and regulatory approvals, and interconnection agreement execution.
Coordinate with the interconnection team to align gen-tie design, interconnection queue progression, and project schedule.
Manage external consultants and legal counsel supporting transmission permitting and ROW efforts.
Own the development-to-preconstruction transition, delivering IFC-ready drawing packages, finalized permits, and executed agreements.
Lead constructability reviews with engineering and construction teams.
Support GC procurement, including RFP preparation, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation.

Requirements

8–12 years in energy infrastructure development with a strong technical foundation.
Utility-scale BESS or power generation experience preferred.
Engineering background strongly preferred.
PE license or equivalent technical credentials a plus.
Demonstrated expertise in brownfield site development, including environmental due diligence, remediation oversight, and coordination under state and federal cleanup programs.
NYSDEC BCP experience a strong plus.
Hands-on geotechnical and civil engineering coordination experience.
Deep experience with complex technical permitting in New York State.
NYC regulatory experience highly preferred.
Generator tie-line development experience.
Strong working knowledge of the NYISO interconnection process.
Proven experience managing the development-to-preconstruction handoff.
Skilled at managing external consultants and integrating their work.
Outstanding communication skills.
Willingness to travel to project sites and regulatory meetings.

Skills

Geotechnical assessment
Civil engineering coordination
Electrical engineering coordination
Complex technical permitting
Generator tie-line development
Preconstruction handoff
Brownfield development
Environmental due diligence
Remediation oversight
State and federal cleanup programs
NYSDEC BCP
Geotechnical investigations
Civil/site design
SEQR/CEQR
NYSDEC
Army Corps of Engineers
Local land use approvals
Building permits
FDNY/fire code compliance
ROW acquisition
Transmission permitting
Utility coordination
Interconnection agreement execution
NYISO interconnection process
Constructability reviews
GC procurement
RFP preparation
Bid evaluation
Contract negotiation

Location

Northeast
New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
8-12 years

Education Level

Engineering background preferred
PE license or equivalent technical credentials a plus

Salary/Compensations

Salary range determined by skills, experience, and qualifications.
Eligible for annual discretionary bonus program.

Benefits

Opportunity to accelerate the energy transition.
Contribute to transformative, utility-scale energy storage projects.
Work on complex brownfield and urban-constrained sites.
Mission-driven culture.
Lean, agile team environment.
Collaborative environment.
Opportunity to shape strategy.
Opportunity to influence outcomes.
Professional growth opportunities.
Company backed by top-tier private equity.
Poised for significant expansion.

About the Company

Elevate is scaling from startup to growth stage.
Backed by top-tier private equity.
Poised for significant expansion.

Equal Opportunity

Elevate is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status.