Sr Director of Development

Reference: SO-226
Key Responsibilities
Late‑Stage Project Development
  • Lead projects from permitting through NTP, ensuring all regulatory, technical, and land requirements are met.
  • Oversee county and state permitting pathways, community interactions, and key external stakeholders.
  • Manage development schedules, budgets, risk registers, and critical path deliverables.
  • Ensure all environmental, engineering, and land/title components are completed and aligned with construction needs
  • Lead Siting Strategy in MISO

MISO Interconnection, DPP Execution & Strategy
  • Serve as the internal lead for MISO Definitive Planning Phase (DPP) activities.
  • DPP study participation (Phase 1 & Phase 2)
  • Model and data submissions
  • Interconnection study review and interpretation
  • Partner with engineering, legal, and consultants throughout GIA negotiation and execution.
  • Translate study outcomes and upgrade requirements into actionable development decisions and mitigation strategies

Required Qualifications
  • 7 years of utility‑scale solar development experience.
  • Proven MISO interconnection experience, including participation in DPP and/or later-stage study cycles.
  • Strong background in permitting, interconnection strategy, project scheduling, and risk management.
  • Experience supporting or managing GIA process steps.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to represent the company effectively with MISO, Transmission Owners, permitting bodies, landowners, and community stakeholders.

Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop a small team of project developers.
  • Provide direction, mentorship, and support to ensure high-quality execution.
$175,000.00 - $240,000.00
Per annum
$175000 - $240000 per annum

Chicago Park

Full Time

Added 06/05/2026
Reference: SO-226

Sr Director of Development

Chicago Park
Full Time
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