Project Development Associate/Manager

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.

Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Basic Function

The Development Associate/Manager will lead and support the development of large-scale renewable projects across California (CAISO power market). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development of renewable energy and energy storage projects prior to execution into construction. The position will collaborate with the Strategy & Investments, Engineering, Capital Markets, Procurement, and Construction teams across the full project lifecycle from origination to NTP (notice-to-proceed).

Responsibilities

- Lead and drive the development of large-scale renewable energy projects from initial project siting / acquisition, through permitting, design, interconnection approvals, contracting, financing and handover to construction.

- Manage and conduct due diligence on portfolio acquisitions, identify opportunities and risks, and define priorities among multiple project portfolios based on development metrics.

- Identify, structure transactions with, and oversee co-development partners to grow the overall development pipeline.

- Oversee project pro-forma models.

- Support the negotiation of critical project agreements including Module Supply Agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements.

- Lead projects through financing due-diligence efforts.

- Collaborate with internal team and external consultant to evaluate the project site, project design, technology options and procurement strategies.

- Manage the relationship with technical consultants, land experts and surveyors.

- Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, and perform budget vs. actual analysis.

- Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.

- Identify new market and greenfield opportunities across the US.

Qualifications/Requirements

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field.

- 5+ years of professional work experience.

- Minimum 2 years of project development experience in the Energy industry.

- Proven problem-solver with a track record of successfully getting projects to NTP.

- Experience with project real estate rights, land contracting, title resolutions and ALTA surveys.

- Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules and market trends that impact the project development in the target markets.

- Familiar with project grid interconnection element, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements and process.

- Proficient with managing the project budget and schedule.

- Proven experience with project agreements such as MSAs, PPAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements.

- Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.

- Self-starter with proven ability to lead diverse project teams in multiple regions.

- Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential.

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

Location:

San Francisco Bay Area or San Diego, CA required. We have a hybrid office setup.

The position requires up to 30% domestic travel.

Base Pay - $110,000 - $150,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)

- 401(k) with Company Match

- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)

- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)

- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits

- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data

- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans

- Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.