Job Description
Job Scope:
We are seeking experienced professionals to lead the development of large-scale renewable energy assets within our West Region. The ideal candidate possesses a mix of real estate acumen, technical understanding of power grids, and the persistence to manage multi-year permitting and interconnection timelines.
Work Location: San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) or San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities
Utility-Scale Project Development
Core Responsibilities
- Site Control: Lead the identification, evaluation, and secured site control of viable land for utility-scale deployment.
- Interconnection Management: Navigate the ISO/RTO interconnection queues and manage the technical studies required for grid injection.
- Permitting & Entitlements: Manage the environmental and land-use permitting process at the local, state, and federal levels (including CEQA/NEPA where applicable).
- Project Economics: Maintain rigorous project models, tracking development budgets and ensuring assets meet internal "Final Investment Decision" (FID) criteria.
- Technical Coordination: Collaborate with specialized engineering and GIS teams to optimize site layouts and technology selection.
Qualifications
- Experience: 8 years of directly related experience in renewable energy project development, with at least 3 years managing energy-related projects through the full development lifecycle. Direct experience in utility-scale energy, infrastructure, or heavy industrial land development.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with power markets, land-use law, and project management software (e.g., MS Project or Primavera).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or Environmental Science.
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of power purchase agreements (PPAs), transmission constraints, and tax equity structures.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Proven ability to deliver large-scale utility energy development projects from origination through financing and construction readiness.
- Strong contract negotiation skills with a command of the legal knowledge required for successful agreement management.
- Thorough understanding of project development risks and the ability to frame issues with context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit tradeoffs for leadership.
- Demonstratable knowledge of interconnection processes, permitting, real estate, and state/federal regulation affecting renewable energy projects.
- Strong financial analysis capabilities, including experience with project economic modeling and budget management, and impacts associated with local incentives and property taxes.
- Experience with project financing structures, Power Purchase Agreements, and investor documentation.
- Effective communicator who collaborates well with senior management, peers, and external third parties across diverse backgrounds.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), GIS tools, and project management software (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms).
- Self-starter who thrives managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT
Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington
State: $120,000- 210,000 Annually