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Director, Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Development
Overview
The Director / Senior Director of Development leads the full lifecycle development of
utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and battery energy storage
systems (BESS). This role spans greenfield origination through financial close, notice to
proceed (NTP), and commercial operation date (COD). The position requires strong
strategic leadership, technical and commercial expertise, and the ability to manage
complex, multi-disciplinary teams across multiple U.S. markets, with a strong emphasis
on ERCOT/Texas.
Key Responsibilities
Project Development & Lifecycle Management
Lead utility-scale solar and storage projects from greenfield scouting and LOI
through NTP and COD.
Oversee site identification, land acquisition, title review, interconnection,
permitting, environmental studies, engineering design, and pre-construction
planning.
Coordinate closely with utilities, grid operators (including ERCOT), and local,
state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Maintain control of development budgets, schedules, risk registers, and
permitting timelines.
Support projects through construction to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and
operational readiness.
Strategic Development & Market Leadership
Collaborate with executive leadership on pipeline strategy, portfolio optimization,
and risk management.
Support mergers, acquisitions, and project purchases, including screening, due
diligence, and strategic evaluation.
Prepare investor-ready materials to support project financing, tax equity, and
asset sales.
Financial & Commercial Management
Own development budgets, financial performance, and project tracking systems.
Evaluate and structure commercial solutions such as tax abatements, incentives,
and equity partnerships.
Support financing processes through financial close or project disposition.
External Engagement & Stakeholder Management
Lead community engagement, landowner and lease negotiations, permitting
discussions, and stakeholder outreach.
Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, utilities, regulators, and
external partners.
Champion safety, compliance, and sustainability best practices across all
development activities.
Why CIG Energy
Powering America, Preserving Freedom
We are building a vertically integrated, U.S.-anchored renewable energy platform
designed for speed, scale, and long-term ownership. Guided by our principles of
Patriotism with Purpose, Integrity First, GRIT, Vertical Integration for Victory, Innovation
Rooted in Service, and Excellence in Execution, every role contributes directly to
delivering reliable, American-made energy infrastructure.
This role offers hands-on impact across multi-gigawatt Solar and BESS projects,
exposure to institutional-grade execution, and the opportunity to grow alongside a
platform scaling toward a 5 GW national portfolio.