Project Development Director

Energy Vault

Project Development Director managing utility-scale energy storage and generation projects from assessment to contracting. Focusing on driving approvals and project outcomes with high accountability.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $154,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end development of utility-scale energy storage and generation projects from early-stage assessment/acquisition through contracting and Ready-to-Build (RTB)
Manage third-party developers, consultants, and internal cross-functional teams to advance development workstreams, ensure stage-gate readiness, and drive critical decisions.
Own development budgets, schedules, critical path execution, risk management, and reporting to leadership and investment stakeholders.
Secure and manage key project agreements and permits, including land control, environmental/community engagement, and local approvals with relevant authorities.
Drive grid interconnection and utility coordination through application, studies, and agreements to support bankable RTB outcomes.
Define project scope and requirements aligned to commercial strategy, ensuring development deliverables support financing, offtake, and long-term value creation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Communication, or Business,; 12 years of related experience with a master’s degree; or 8 years of related experience with a PhD.
5+ years of experience in Project Management of complex projects in the Energy Generation and/or Energy Storage industries.
Proven experience developing projects from origination/acquisition through development approvals and grid connections.
Certification in Project Management preferred.
Capacity to learn on-the-fly, particularly regarding nuanced project technical or legal requirements.
Excellent Project Management skills and the ability to work independently on multiple project timelines simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Agile work ethic with flexibility to address pressing project needs as they arise.
Proficiency in effective communication of project plans, proposals, and results, and ability negotiate options at senior management levels.
Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 30%.
Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
401K employer matching.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
Flexible Spending Account.
Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
8-weeks for Paternity leave.
Generous holiday allowance.
Flexible time off plus sick leave.
Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementEnergy GenerationEnergy StorageGrid InterconnectionEnvironmental EngagementContract ManagementTechnical Requirements

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsFlexibilityIndependenceLeadershipCollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management

Certifications

Project Management Certification