Climate & Environment Full-time

Sr. Manager, Development

Avantus

Posted

May 28, 2026

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$147840 - $173929

Mission

What you will drive

  • Manage development activities including site acquisition, interconnection, permitting, and financial valuation for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance projects through key milestones.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, manage budgets and schedules, and support prospecting and marketing efforts.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role accelerates the transition to clean energy by developing utility-scale solar and storage projects that provide affordable, reliable renewable power to millions of Americans, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • At least 5-10 years of experience in the energy industry, specifically in utility-scale renewable energy development in WECC/CAISO markets.
  • Strong knowledge of interconnection, permitting, real estate, and regulatory processes for solar and storage projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Earth.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Competitive compensation with excellent benefits package including 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical and dental plan options, and flexible PTO. Base salary range: $147,840 - $173,929 USD (plus bonus and benefits).

About

Inside Avantus

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest, with one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, delivering dispatchable power to 17 million Americans.