oilandgas.org.uk
Development Director
oilandgas.org.uk, Los Angeles, CA, United States
What You Can Expect
The Director of Development will be responsible for the development of utility scale battery storage projects across California with an emphasis on locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Basin. In this role, you will be leading development efforts on portions of the Company's ~9 GW existing positions, greenfield development, and project acquisition. Efficiently communicate complex development situations, and work through development issues from the start of development through construction. Travel as necessary for siting, development, and commercial activities as required to keep development on track.
Every day in this role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting permitting, site control, interconnection matters, power marketing, design/Engineering, Procurement, Construction "EPC", financing, and other matters critical to the development of energy storage projects throughout California.
What You'll Bring
Additional Details
Compensation
Salary Range: $146,300 - $224,135 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus/incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full-time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Director of Development will be responsible for the development of utility scale battery storage projects across California with an emphasis on locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Basin. In this role, you will be leading development efforts on portions of the Company's ~9 GW existing positions, greenfield development, and project acquisition. Efficiently communicate complex development situations, and work through development issues from the start of development through construction. Travel as necessary for siting, development, and commercial activities as required to keep development on track.
Every day in this role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting permitting, site control, interconnection matters, power marketing, design/Engineering, Procurement, Construction "EPC", financing, and other matters critical to the development of energy storage projects throughout California.
- Manage/analyze information flow relevant to project development from internal subject matter experts and external consultants and vendors
- Ownership of project inputs/assumptions and coordinating updates with respective internal groups
- Manage project level progress, risks, opportunities, and economics while providing thoughtful analysis and risk evaluation
- Drive decisions and prioritize allocation of resources based on a deep understanding of schedule dependencies and financial impacts
- Maintain a rigorous understanding of the overall state of the energy storage market in California, including regulatory and competitive matters, to inform development decisions
- Track project progress through key development milestones, managing schedules and budgets, and coordinating across disciplines within the Company
- Manage and/or support due diligence activities for acquisitions
- Manage negotiation of lease/purchase options and agreements for site control
- Coordinate engineering activities in pursuit of permits and as required for interconnection matters
- Work closely with the engineering team in support of design and EPC process
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Construction, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Management, or another Analytical field required
- Minimum of ten (10) years' relevant work experience and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in energy storage or renewable energy development, with experience in project management, permitting, offtake negotiation, interconnection, California Environmental Quality Act "CEQA", planning, real estate, and other matters critical to development in California
- Demonstrated success and experience developing utility scale energy storage and/or renewable energy projects in California
- Familiarity with relevant state, county, and city codes, procedures, and regulations required by local planning and building departments
- Experience preparing, negotiating, and closing commercial agreements including development agreements, site control agreements, consulting and service agreements, interconnection, and power sales agreements
- Ability to manage a large workload across a large portfolio, while prioritizing tasks and effectively managing competing deadlines
- Detailed understanding of the CAISO market with particular focus on interconnection, regulatory and offtake matters
- Ability to evaluate development status and efficiently inform critical decision making with management
Additional Details
- This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; and can work remotely until we open the San Francisco, CA office
- Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time with the need for some overnight trips
- Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE's policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Compensation
Salary Range: $146,300 - $224,135 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus/incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full-time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. #J-18808-Ljbffr