Senior Project Developer

Scope of Job
PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment.

The Senior Project Developer (“Senior PD”) leads the development of commercial & industrial solar, storage, and EV charging projects across the United States. This role requires a combination of leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on project management expertise to drive success for both the team and key accounts. The Senior PD reports directly to the Director, Customer Programs and is supported by the Analytics, Engineering, Financing, Development Coordination, Permitting, Legal and Construction teams at PowerFlex to provide customers with multi-technology turnkey projects. A successful Senior PD will ensure the successful delivery of complex projects by maintaining high standards of quality, timelines and client satisfaction. 

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 8/30/26.

Location
This role would be required to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA. or New York, NY) 

Responsibilities 
Responsible for the mid to late stages of solar, storage, and EV charging project development, from project mandate to internal construction handoff. Key responsibilities include: 

• Manage the overall development of projects from customer award to NTP  
• Oversee high-priority accounts and projects that require advanced expertise and a senior-level perspective 
• Take a leadership role in managing the project pipeline for key accounts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. 
• Develop and implement strategic plans tailored to the needs of key accounts, focusing on long-term success and relationship building. 
• Mentor junior project developers, ensuring professional growth. 
• Lead projects through key milestones by drafting clear recommendations backed by analysis of risk, economics, and project competitiveness 
• Act as an Account Management team resource and role model within PowerFlex in demonstration of Core Values – accountability, transparency, good sense, teamwork, respect, and passion 
• Manage the development activities for ~20-30 project opportunities at any given time  
• Effectively elevate issues to Directors / VPs as necessary 

Qualifications
Education/Experience

• Bachelors or master’s degree in business, Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainability or Energy (MBA and/or CFA accreditation/advancement viewed favorably)  
• 6+ years of relevant analytical, development, consulting, or technical experience  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities 

• Advanced understanding of federal and local state renewable energy policies  
• Advanced understanding of finance and ability to translate those concepts  
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across internal teams and meet deadlines 
• Proven track record of solar or energy project development through contract closing  
• Strong working comprehension of Salesforce and ability to create useful dashboards and reports 
• Long-term interest in developing and structuring complex commercial solar, storage, and EVSE projects and national project portfolios 

Compensation
The pay range for this position is $128,560 - $157,240 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements  
Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. 

Working Conditions
Approximately 85% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment.  Possibly 15% of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites. 

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