Energy & Carbon Project Developer

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Energy & Carbon Business Line Global & Americas Operations Manager

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Energy & Carbon Project Developer  (Europe)

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Business and Division Description

At ABB, the Energy & Carbon Service (ECS) Business Line within the Electrification Service Division helps commercial and industrial customers navigate the energy transition. Through advisory, electrification, and decarbonization solutions delivered via as-a-Service models, we enable emissions reduction, energy optimization, and resilient operations.

As Senior Project Developer for as-a-Service Projects (EU), you will lead the full lifecycle of energy transition projects—from opportunity identification and FEED to permitting, interconnection, and notice-to-proceed. You’ll develop commercially and technically viable solutions integrating technologies like energy storage and microgrids.

You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure projects are structured for long-term success. Post-development, you’ll support execution through to commercial operation and handover.

Location
This role is based in Europe, with a preferred location in the UK and Spain. The work model is hybrid. #LI-hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle development of as-a-Service energy projects, from site identification through notice-to-proceed (NTP) and commercial operation.

• Secure and assess project sites, ensuring alignment with technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements; manage permitting and local approvals.

• Oversee interconnection processes with utilities and authorities; coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and risk matrices; implement mitigation strategies to ensure delivery against milestones.

• Act as primary customer contact during development, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and satisfaction.

• Manage suppliers and service providers to meet project requirements and ABB’s standards for integrity, HSE, and commercial terms.

• Support execution phase through to handover, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

• Maintain project documentation, financial tracking, and reporting for internal stakeholders and customers.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university, with a strong foundation in energy systems, infrastructure, or related technical disciplines.

• Project Development Experience: Minimum of 8 years in energy project development and/or project management, with hands-on experience in technologies such as energy storage, microgrids, and electrification infrastructure. Proven ability to manage projects from concept through commissioning.

• Full Lifecycle Expertise: Demonstrated success across all phases of project development — including site identification, feasibility assessment, permitting, securing local approvals, interconnection processes, execution, and final handover. Familiarity with European permitting and interconnection frameworks is highly valued.

• Project Management & Execution: Strong project management capabilities, including risk identification and mitigation, stakeholder engagement, timeline and budget control, and coordination of internal and external resources. Experience with front-end engineering design (FEED) and transition to commercial operation is a plus.

• Business & Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of commercial and financial aspects of project delivery, including the New Contracting Process (NCP), ECP relationship management, and cost-benefit analysis. Ability to align technical execution with business goals.

• Leadership & Collaboration: Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in matrixed or global environments. Professional demeanor with a collaborative, proactive mindset and a bias for action. Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.

• Communication & Tools Proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across internal teams, customers, and external partners. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable presenting technical and strategic content.

• Mobility & Language Skills: Willingness and ability to travel extensively across project sites, customer offices, and vendor/contractor locations within the EU. Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered an asset.

What’s in it for you? We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter—it moves things forward.

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