Senior Development Manager, DG Solar & Energy Storage

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Development Management role leads pre‑NTP development activities across Qcells’ DG solar and standalone ESS portfolio. The role spans four core functions:

- Development due diligence to support project Acquisitions

- Lead acquired projects from point of Close to NTP

- Drive early‑stage greenfield ESS development

This is a development execution role and requires one to act as a senior player‑coach, mentoring and teaching junior staff while remaining hands‑on in executing early‑stage greenfield ESS development, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, including site control, interconnection strategy, and early commercial positioning. Deep expertise in permitting, interconnection, incentive programs, land use, and early engineering is required. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, highly organized, and effective at managing complex, multi‑stakeholder workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities (Pre‑NTP Focus)

- Lead development DD across permitting, zoning, environmental, and land use.

- Evaluate interconnection status, risks, upgrades, and utility timelines.

- Validate program eligibility (VDER/ICSA/PWA, IL ABP, NJ SREC‑II, MD CSI).

- Review early engineering and site constraints with internal teams.

- Identify gating items and critical‑path issues.

- Prepare concise DD summaries and development risk memos.

2. Project Management and Ownership from Origination to NTP

- Own NTP schedules, risk registers, and development budgets.

- Drive permitting, land use approvals, environmental deliverables, and utility tasks.

- Manage consultants (survey, civil, environmental, geotech, counsel).

- Align closely with Transaction and Construction Leads for smooth handoffs.

- Provide clear weekly updates and timely escalations.

3. Greenfield ESS Development

Advance new standalone ESS opportunities in emerging markets:

- Partner with Land Origination team with direct oversight of junior team members, to identify new ESS siting/interconnection opportunities.

- Lead early development: site control, zoning feasibility, interconnection filings.

- Coordinate with Finance on revenue models and with Engineering on system design.

- Engage utilities, permitting authorities, and local stakeholders.

- Build repeatable processes for ESS development at scale.

4. Leadership, Training, and Management

- Experience leading projects and/or junior team members with limited oversight, serving as the primary internal owner responsible for schedule, budget, risk management, and executive‑level communication

- Maintain alignment with Acquisitions, Engineering, Interconnection, Policy, Finance, and Legal. Manage external consultants and local stakeholders efficiently.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 10+ years in renewable energy development with DG solar and/or ESS experience. - 5+ years of direct experience leading projects from early stage to late stage and NTP

- Strong knowledge of permitting, interconnection, incentives, and NTP processes.

- Expertise in DG markets (NY, IL, NJ, MD) and community solar / state program rules.

- Fluency in incentive compliance (VDER/ICSA/PWA, ABP, SREC‑II, CSI) and PJM/GETS participation for storage.

- Familiarity with ITC pathways (energy community, brownfield, domestic content).

- Proven ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder development workflows.

- Excellent communication skills with strong risk identification/ escalation judgment.

- Technically conversant in ESS fundamentals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Direct experience with development in Northeast/Midwest/ Mid-Atlantic markets.

- Strong analytical and commercial problem‑solving skills.

- Ability to manage consultants and external resources.

- Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with GIS, CAD, and PM tools.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

- This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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