Manager, Renewable Development

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Posted October 2, 2026

$120k - $160k

Visa Sponsored

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 3, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Renewable Energy Development
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Position Overview As a Manager, Renewable Development, you will manage the development of utility-scale solar projects throughout the United States.

Manage the advancement of a portfolio of wind, solar, and/or storage projects within the eastern United States.
Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project.
Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives.
Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.
Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
Coordinate landowner communication efforts.
Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits.
Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.
Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
Identify project risks and recommend solutions.
Oversee project design.
Lead project budgeting and scheduling.
Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.
Manages contractors and/or direct reports.

A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
6+ years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant work experience.
A valid driver's license
Travel as needed, anticipated 25 - 50% of the time
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor’s in Business or Engineer, Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus
Ability to manage the development and strategic process for wind and/or solar energy projects.
Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
Strong public speaking and personal skills.
Ability to write effective, concise reports.
Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
Several years of experience in similar role preferred.
Experience permitting projects under local county regulations