Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with landowners, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies
• Manage third-party consultants, attorneys, and vendors for permitting and land acquisition
• Oversee all permitting processes for renewable energy projects to ensure regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with legal, environmental, and technical teams for necessary studies and documentation
• Monitor and manage timelines and budgets for permitting and environmental studies
• Engage with local governments and community groups to ensure project buy-in
• Stay updated on regulatory and policy changes impacting land acquisition and permitting
• Overcome site and regulatory challenges at complex sites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in renewable energy project development
• Expertise in permitting, land acquisition, and regulatory compliance
• Strong project management skills for concurrent project development
• Working knowledge of land use regulations, environmental permitting, and zoning laws
• Knowledge of solar and BESS equipment and construction processes
• Experience negotiating land options, easements, and development service agreements
• Familiarity with environmental regulations including NEPA, ESA, and Clean Water Act
• Ability to travel for site visits and stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience with brownfield and landfill solar development

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• 401(k) options
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off policy
• Work flexibility

About the Company

Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions including community solar, commercial & industrial solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects.