Senior Project Developer, Renewable Energy

Scout Clean Energy

Senior renewable energy developer leading utility-scale wind, solar, and battery projects for Scout. Managing development, permitting, interconnection, commercial negotiations, land control, and project delivery in U.S.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading wind, solar, and battery project development, with a strong focus on interconnection, permitting, and financial management. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage project budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in the U.S. energy market.

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Wind And Solar Development ExperienceFull-Cycle Utility-Scale Project ManagementInterconnection And Permitting KnowledgeContract Negotiation And ComplianceGIS Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project Budget ManagementFinancial ModelingRenewable Energy Market AnalysisRisk AssessmentContract Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle EarthArcGIS

Industry Keywords

U.S. Power MarketsTransmission SystemsRenewable Energy Project DevelopmentUtility ProcurementEnvironmental Permitting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead U.S.-based wind, solar, and battery projects through all development phases, focusing on mid- to late-stage development
Finalize land control and coordinate interconnection milestones
Facilitate environmental, permitting, and transmission reviews
Deliver high-quality, profitable projects that meet milestones across MISO, ERCOT, and PJM
Review budget and timeline reports and develop plans to meet project schedules and budgets
Support and lead junior staff
Develop, solicit, and negotiate statements of work, commercial terms, and contract conditions
Establish contract review, approval, and compliance-monitoring processes
Analyze contracts and financing agreements and manage project budgets and financial models
Lead complex commercial negotiations and mentor junior staff
Collaborate with executive, Legal, Finance, and other internal teams to close transactions
Build relationships with government, regulatory, utility, and other stakeholders
Lead landowner discussions, negotiate site-control agreements, mitigate risks, and secure planning/use permits
Travel to project sites to assess opportunities and acquire land rights
Identify innovative uses of GIS and mapping tools and perform independent analysis
Analyze regulatory changes and lead complex permitting and tax strategies
Improve study processes, cost efficiency, and project advancement decisions
Use interconnection trends to select priority areas and project sites
Work with Engineering and Finance to optimize technical, material, and financial solutions
Apply advanced knowledge of battery storage, solar, and wind construction and operations to optimize projects
Collaborate across Scout, develop team systems and processes, and resolve complex issues
Develop direct reports and support professional development
Lead project handoffs to subsequent phases such as construction or M&A
Support group development strategy, lead projects through Scout’s Tier structure, and deliver annual goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college program
5+ years of wind and/or solar development experience
Full-cycle utility-scale wind, solar, and battery (BESS) power generation development and marketing knowledge
Considerable experience leading mid- to late-stage development
Extensive knowledge of interconnection, permitting, real estate, state/federal regulation, utility procurement goals, politics, law, and renewable energy project development issues in U.S. energy markets
Strong understanding of U.S. power markets and transmission systems
Solid understanding of economic drivers for renewable energy projects
Ability to frame issues concisely with context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit tradeoffs in written, verbal, and presentation formats
Ability to recognize development opportunities and evaluate renewable project development risks
Ability to work effectively in a flat organization and dynamic, evolving industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS platforms such as Google Earth and ArcGIS
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Willing and available to travel significantly as needed, roughly 50% depending on project stage and COVID-19 restrictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive bonus potential
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program
Optional supplemental insurance coverage