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About the Role

The Solar Development Lead will manage the development of distributed generation (DG) solar and battery storage projects across the United States. This position is responsible for leading the advancement of DG projects through critical development milestones, providing technical and strategic guidance, managing external partners, and advising team members. This role serves as a subject matter expert, drives execution, and contributes to team development and organizational performance.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of solar project development, including regulatory, design, environmental, real estate, technical, and interconnection due diligence for various project types.
Manage budgets, project milestones, and schedules to ensure projects stay on track.
Understand and manage the various applications and permit processes for state and local approvals.
Conduct permitting and environmental studies, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Engage, onboard, and manage external consultants, providing clear direction and feedback.
Engage and manage external stakeholders, including landowners, local officials, and community members.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders from origination, engineering, construction, legal, and capital markets.
Assess, analyze, and mitigate risks throughout the development cycle.
Lead land structuring, negotiating, and closing legal documentation for site control and clean title.
Maintain advanced knowledge and analyze policies governing renewables.
Implement process improvement strategies by identifying and capturing lessons learned.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities, development bottlenecks, and recommend solutions.
Identify process efficiency and innovation within the DG development team.

Requirements

Minimum 6 years of experience in renewable energy development.
Demonstrated leadership in advancing complex projects through permitting, interconnection, and construction readiness.
Strong understanding of contracts, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong command of the development cycle, including utility interconnection, permitting, land matters, construction hand-off, and budget/schedule management.
Financial planning, budgeting, organizational, and resource management skills.
Ability to effectively manage and motivate a variety of project stakeholders.
Problem-solving and communication skills.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Travel 10%-25% as needed.

Skills

Leadership
Team-building
Independent problem-solving
Strategic thinking
Written communication
Verbal communication
Presentation skills
Cross-functional team leadership
Stakeholder management
Influence
Subject matter expertise in development discipline
Complexity management
Risk management
Priority management
Integrity
Honor
Safety consciousness
Management
Ethics
Quality focus
Productivity
Microsoft Office software proficiency

Location

New York office

Work Type

Full Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 6 years of experience in renewable energy development

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

Salary/Compensations

113,120-141,400

Benefits

Empowerment through a positive and innovative work environment
Collaboration and agile decision-making
Respect and value for each person
Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace
Range of attractive benefits
Meaningful work experience
Preparation for future challenges through development and internal mobility opportunities

About the Company

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector, operating in over 25 markets with a portfolio including wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions.
EDP Renewables North America is experienced in developing and operating renewable energy projects across the continent.
The company is part of EDP, a global energy group focused on renewable energies, aiming to be all-green by 2030 and leading the energy transition.
EDP has over 45 years of experience and more than 13,000 employees worldwide, committed to driving a better tomorrow.
Recognized as a top employer with certifications from Top Employers Institute, inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, global certification as a family-responsible company, and recognition among Houston Chronicle's Top Workplaces.

Equal Opportunity

EDP is an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
The company welcomes and values all people and is committed to fostering a sense of belonging.
Employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship, are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Information regarding EEO is the Law poster and protections from recent amendments to federal labor laws is available.