BESS Project Developer

Project Developer – Energy Storage

Location: Washington, DC — hybrid, 2–3 days per week in the DC office

Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base salary plus up to 50% bonus

About the Opportunity

A growing community and distributed solar and energy storage developer is seeking a Project Developer to advance battery energy storage projects across key US markets.

Reporting to the VP of Development, this individual will take ownership of projects from site identification through development, leading land acquisition, interconnection, permitting, and due diligence. This is an opportunity for a hands-on developer to help build a growing storage pipeline and play a meaningful role in the company’s expansion.

Responsibilities

• Project Origination: Identify, evaluate, and secure project sites through greenfield development and acquisition opportunities.
• Land Acquisition: Lead landowner engagement and coordinate negotiations to establish site control.
• Project Development: Manage projects through key development milestones, including interconnection, permitting, title review, surveys, environmental diligence, and site planning.
• Permitting: Coordinate with local authorities, consultants, and community stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and resolve siting challenges.
• Interconnection: Manage utility coordination and advance interconnection applications, studies, and agreements.
• Market Evaluation: Assess utility tariffs, regulatory developments, and market conditions to identify attractive energy storage opportunities.
• Budgets and Schedules: Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, maintaining accountability for progress and expenditures.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with landowners, utilities, consultants, and other development partners.
• Risk Management: Identify development risks, recommend practical solutions, and communicate project status and critical decisions to leadership.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in renewable energy project development , preferably in distributed generation, commercial and industrial solar, or battery energy storage.
• Demonstrated experience advancing projects through land acquisition, permitting, and interconnection.
• Strong preference for BESS development experience in New York City, including permitting experience.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and coordinate internal teams and external partners.
• Financial acumen and experience evaluating project economics or working with renewable energy financial models.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and accountability for project outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work from the Washington, DC office 2–3 days per week .