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About the Role

Prologis is seeking a Director, Grid-Scale Energy Storage Development – West to lead the development and execution of a 9 GW utility-scale energy storage portfolio across the Western United States. This role will originate, develop, and advance standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from early-stage origination through disposition, supporting transactions across a range of project maturities. The Director will oversee the project development lifecycle, including site origination, property diligence, land leasing and transaction support, interconnection strategy, site design and optimization, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and commercial structuring. This role will partner across Revenue Contract Origination, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Construction, community engagement, and permitting teams to advance utility-scale and distributed battery solutions in Western markets.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of Prologis' grid-scale energy storage pipeline across the Western United States, advancing projects from origination through disposition.
Support the advancement of Prologis' distributed-scale energy storage efforts across the Western United States by partnering with cross-functional teams to move projects from origination through notice to proceed (NTP).
Oversee project development activities including feasibility studies, site plan development, entitlement and permitting strategies, interconnection processes, development budgets, financial analyses, risk assessments, and investment recommendations to support portfolio growth.
Coordinate closely with Prologis community engagement and permitting leads to build relationships with local stakeholders, government agencies, and regulatory authorities to secure project approvals and support successful project development.
Develop and execute regional market strategies to identify, prioritize, and advance a high-quality pipeline of energy storage projects by assessing power market fundamentals, interconnection opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and project economics.
Build and manage strategic relationships with internal real estate teams in Western markets, project sponsors and investors, utilities, regulators, transmission providers, contractors, AHJs, and other stakeholders to accelerate project development.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of energy storage development professionals while driving accountability and execution across the portfolio.
Collaborate with internal teams including Revenue Contract Origination, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Construction to optimize project value and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Real Estate, Environmental Science, or a related field.
7+ years of experience developing utility-scale energy projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Experience managing multiple projects through site control, permitting, interconnection, and pre-construction milestones.
Experience with power markets, post-FERC 2023 ISO-level interconnection processes, regulatory frameworks, and energy storage project economics.
Financial and analytical skills, including project valuation, budgeting, and risk assessment.
Transactional or M&A experience with project acquisitions and dispositions, including MIPA negotiation, diligence, closing, and post-closing items.
Communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with experience engaging utilities, regulators, landowners, and local communities.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
CAISO and WECC experience.
Commercial real estate experience, including investing, brokerage, operations, or property management.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external consultants, partners, and stakeholders.
Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Skills

Energy Storage Development
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Project Management
Site Origination
Property Diligence
Land Leasing
Transaction Support
Interconnection Strategy
Site Design
Permitting
Stakeholder Engagement
Commercial Structuring
Feasibility Studies
Entitlement Strategy
Development Budgets
Financial Analysis
Risk Assessment
Market Strategy Development
Power Market Fundamentals
Regulatory Frameworks
Project Economics
Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Cross-functional Collaboration
Emerging Technology Utilization
AI Tools
Commercial Real Estate
MIPA Negotiation

Location

West
Los Angeles, California
San Francisco, California

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
7+ years of experience developing utility-scale energy projects

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Real Estate, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$180,000 - $230,000

Benefits

Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Wellness benefits
Financial benefits
Work/lifestyle-specific benefits
401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
Generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year.
Paid holidays
Volunteer time

About the Company

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion.
We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds.
From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably.
With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.
We are builders, thinkers and doers—creating more than space, we power global commerce.
We seek and attract top talent from around the world and foster a culture where diverse ideas fuel innovation, collaboration and excellence.

Equal Opportunity

Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.