Project Developer – Transmission & Substation

Job Title: Project Developer – Transmission & Substation

Location:

San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Level:

Mid to Senior

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic

Project Developer

to support the advancement of utility-scale

transmission and substation

projects from early concept through development readiness. As part of the

Transmission & Substation Group

, you will work cross-functionally with engineering, permitting, regulatory, and planning teams to scope and de-risk complex energy infrastructure across California and beyond.

This position is ideal for professionals with a technical foundation, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of the energy development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

early-stage project scoping

, including site feasibility, technical assessments, and grid interconnection pathways.

cross-functional collaboration

with engineering, environmental permitting, planning, and regulatory stakeholders.

site visits, desktop assessments

, and preliminary route analyses to identify viable transmission corridors and substation locations.

risk analyses

related to permitting, constructability, environmental impact, interconnection, and land use.

investment-grade development packages

, including preliminary budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

in

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

,

Construction Management

,

Project Management

,

Environmental Science

,

Energy Systems

, or a related field.

of experience in

utility-scale project development

, ideally with transmission or substation infrastructure.

grid interconnection

,

permitting

, and

environmental review processes

(e.g.,

CEQA

,

NEPA

).

written and verbal communication skills

.

stakeholder management

,

strategic planning

, and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.

utility infrastructure

, particularly related to

transmission and substation development

.

Preferred Qualifications

(Scheduling Professional)

such as

CCP

(Certified Cost Professional) or

PSP

(Planning & Scheduling Professional)

utilities

,

IPPs

, or

transmission developers

.

ISO/RTO frameworks

(e.g.,

CAISO

,

PJM

,

ERCOT

).