Director, Development - Distributed Generation

Contexte et environnement Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. As Director, Development you will be traveling as needed to assure the project’s completion on time and within budget, and to meet regularly with team members and customers. This position will be based out of our Berkeley, CA, Boston, MA, Austin, TX or Houston, TX office (remote could be considered).

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Activités Key Responsibilities:

- Team Management: Lead a team of Developers and Senior Developers to advance our project portfolio from contract execution to notice to proceed (NTP).

- Development Leadership: Oversee all development activities, including site acquisition, due diligence, real estate perfection, and compliance with environmental, local, state, and federal permitting requirements. Conduct related site studies, engage with community members, coordinate interconnection activities, and lead customer meetings.

- Consultant Management: Manage third-party consultants to support the aforementioned development activities.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with technical, engineering, construction, finance, and asset management teams to drive development activities.

- Leadership and Direction: Provide guidance to development team members and cross-functional teams to effectively manage project budgets, schedules, development risks, customer contract changes, project valuation assumptions, and other essential functions for mid-stage projects.

- Landowner Negotiations: Coordinate and negotiate financeable lease/purchase options and site control agreements with landowners, including supervising local land agents.

- Market Development: Develop and oversee new market and greenfield development strategies within specified regions to support virtual net metering and other innovative offers for TotalEnergies’s commercial customers.

- CRM Maintenance: Maintain the CRM system to review strategy and report on development activities.

- Project Handover: Participate in the handover process to the Construction team.

- Competitive Analysis: Assist in developing competitive offtake pricing and conducting competitive analysis when applicable.

- Project Finance Coordination: Prepare materials for project finance and sell-down activities.

- Budget and Planning: Contribute to TEDGUS Budget and Long-Term Plan exercises and implementation.

Why Join Us?

- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that is driving the transition to renewable energy.

- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

- Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive environment.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now to join TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC and help us shape the future of energy!

Profil du candidat Join Our Team as a Director, Development at TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC!

Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to make a significant impact? TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC is expanding its presence in the renewable energy sector, and we are looking for a dedicated

Director, Development - Distributed Generation

to join our team. This exciting role involves developing a portfolio of large and complex BTM solar and BESS projects from contract execution to NTP.

Qualifications:

- Education: 4-year degree, Master’s preferred.

- Experience:

- 7-10 years in renewable energy development (at least 2 years in large BTM or utility scale solar/storage)

- Proven Distributed Generation development experience in one or more key markets (i.e. CA, TX, Northeast – or as ISOs – CAISO, ERCOT, PJM)

- Demonstrated experience managing IX, discretionary permitting processes, securing and de-risking land, and negotiating offtake agreements. Both DG and Utility like projects, preferred.

- Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules, incentives and market trends that impact project development in CAISO, ERCOT, PJM and other target markets.

- Experience negotiating and managing commercial project agreements including MSAs, PPAs, EPCs, LOIs, lease/tolling agreements and O&M contracts

- A proven track record as team leader and/or lead developer with solar and storage projects 5-100MWs in size.

- Hands-on experience managing projects, people, and strategic objectives simultaneously, with varying complexities and urgencies presented day to day.

- Skills:

- Team oriented with a positive disposition

- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and present to diverse audiences

- Ability to manage a team of developers who have 10+ years of U.S. solar/BESS experience

- Subject matter expertise (e.g., real estate, finance, environmental, permitting, tax abatements) and Project Management Professional certification highly valued

- Experience and expertise with MS Office (word, excel), MS Project and PowerPoint.

- Other Requirements:

- Willingness to travel as needed.

Informations supplémentaires

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.