Developer

Role Overview

Torch Clean Energy is seeking a Developer to manage multiple utility-scale renewable energy projects through late development and into initial operation. The role reports to the Senior Vice President of Development and supports solar, substation, transmission line, and/or energy storage initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of utility-scale solar projects from site origination through NTP (notice to proceed).
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets from inception through project financing.
• Secure/manage site control agreements with landowners and ensure technical and commercial viability.
• Develop or manage consultants for:
  • Land use entitlement applications
  • Environmental permits
  • Interconnection agreements
• Lead consultants on public outreach activities supporting permit approvals.
• Represent the company to permitting staff and local/state/federal officials; identify permitting requirements and provide application inputs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with permitting stakeholders throughout review.
• Collaborate with engineers to incorporate regulatory constraints (e.g., setbacks, migratory/wetlands/E&S species) into project layouts.
• Ensure design standards are reflected in environmental and land use permit applications.
• Manage schedules, identify long-lead/critical path items, and mitigate schedule risks.
• Foster and manage relationships with contractors, landowners, AHJs, and utilities.
• Oversee project work to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Monitor project health and take corrective action as needed.
• Manage uncertainty and originate solutions to prevent scope creep and reduce change orders.
• Provide clear status reporting to internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely invoicing and support project cash flow.
• Support the handoff to construction and operations at the right stage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or project management-related field.
• 4–10 years of direct experience in the utility-scale renewable energy industry (preferred).
• Practical knowledge of project management principles/methodologies.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC programs and processes.
• Experience with project management tools and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to negotiate/manage contracts.
• Strong leadership, organization, time management, and multitasking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to mentor.
• Ability to travel ~25%.

Nice-to-Haves (Implied by duties)

• Experience working across solar, substation, transmission line, and/or storage development and permitting workflows.
• Familiarity with environmental, land use, and interconnection permitting processes typical to utility-scale projects.