Senior Developer

Description


In this role you will lead the origination, advancement, and execution of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) and grid-critical energy projects from early-stage development through commercial operation. This role is designed for a high-capacity professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and highly competitive development environment.The Developer will lead work across the full project lifecycle, including site control, interconnection, permitting, commercial integration, preliminary engineering coordination, cross-functional diligence, and milestone execution. Projects are expected to span multiple U.S. power markets and jurisdictions, requiring strong project management discipline, sound judgment, and the ability to drive progress with incomplete information.

The successful candidate will be energized by building critical energy infrastructure, strengthening grid reliability, and advancing utility-scale storage projects that support growing U.S. power demand. This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, commercially aware, and comfortable leading internal subject matter experts, external counterparties, landowners, consultants, utilities, and regulatory stakeholders.

Project Management and Development:

• Lead the advancement of utility-scale BESS and grid-critical energy development projects from origination through notice to proceed, commercial operation, and project handoff, as applicable.
• Prepare and present project materials, analyses, and recommendations for internal investment and stage-gate approvals, including Site Selection teams and other internal decision forums.
• Lead coordination with the Land team on site selection, landowner outreach, due diligence, and execution of real estate agreements required to secure and maintain project site control.
• Direct coordination with the Transmission and Interconnection team on queue strategy, interconnection application submittals, utility engagement, study management, and milestone compliance.
• Lead projects through environmental review, local permitting, and state-level approval processes in coordination with internal Peregrine teams and outside consultants.
• Direct coordination with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams on project design development, site layout optimization, constructability considerations, equipment strategy, and long-lead procurement planning.
• Work cross-functionally with the Finance team to provide, validate, and update project inputs used in underwriting, valuation, capital planning, and investment decision-making.
• Own project schedules, risk registers, action logs, and development budgets; identify critical path risks early and escalate issues with recommended mitigation strategies.
• Drive commercial readiness by ensuring development deliverables are sequenced appropriately for origination, financing, construction, and execution needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal development processes, tools, templates, and reporting disciplines, and help reinforce development execution standards across the platform.

Power Marketing & Support for Structured Offtake:

• Work closely with Market Analytics and Origination teams to evaluate market opportunities, customer demand, and revenue considerations that inform development strategy, project prioritization, and commercial positioning.
• Lead the preparation of project-specific commercial materials and development inputs for bilateral opportunities, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and structured offtake processes.
• Support the evaluation, execution, and negotiation of long-term structured transactions with wholesale, utility, C&I, municipal, cooperative, and retail counterparties by providing clear development judgment, schedule credibility, and risk assessment.
• Conduct research on customer energy procurement strategies, integrated resource planning, and market needs to help shape Peregrine's commercial approach and route-to-market strategy.
• Coordinate internal support teams through the sales and contracting process to enable timely, accurate, and competitive responses.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with utilities, customers, consultants, and other external stakeholders relevant to project commercialization.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy development and project management preferably with utility-scale battery storage, power markets, or infrastructure development.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Environmental Studies, Business, Real Estate, Planning, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and drive execution across internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale project development, including meaningful experience across some combination of site control, interconnection, permitting, engineering coordination, commercial strategy, or project finance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear recommendations and present credibly to senior internal stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities; comfort working with project trackers, data rooms, schedules, and financial or commercial support materials.
• Ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information, adapt quickly, and lead through complex issues in a fast-moving environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed across the United States.
• Ability to operate with urgency while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and aggressive development timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach across technical, commercial, and corporate functions.
• Commercial judgment and an understanding of how development decisions affect value creation.
• Commitment to building critical U.S. energy infrastructure in a high-performance team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% in any given year

Succeeding in this role will require:

• Strong ownership mentality and follow-through.
• High attention to detail without losing sight of critical path priorities.