Project Developer

The AES Corporation

Project Developer leading utility-scale renewable energy projects within CAISO market at AES Corporation. Managing project timelines, coordinating teams, and ensuring project execution readiness.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeLouisville • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $131,325 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of renewable energy projects across CAISO from site selection to execution readiness
Drive advancement through key milestones including site control, interconnection queue progression, permitting approvals, and commercial structuring
Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk registers
Coordinate inputs across interconnection, land, permitting, engineering, environmental, and commercial teams
Identify and manage risks related to CAISO interconnection, permitting, land constraints, and market considerations
Lead engagement with landowners, utilities, CAISO stakeholders, permitting agencies, and consultants.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, environmental studies, or related field
4–7 years of experience in renewable energy development or related field
Strong understanding of interconnection, permitting, land, and project development processes
Experience with CAISO interconnection and California permitting processes (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk managementbudget managementschedule managementsite selectioninterconnection processespermitting processescommercial structuringrenewable energy development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoordinationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree